MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advanced corrosion to fuel filler tube and fuel smell n/s/r
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Clutch slipping badly
General corrosion and scoring to rear brake discs
General corrosion to rearsubframe and all components
N/s outer cv gaiter deteriorated
N/s/r roadwheel repaired by welding
O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and close to limits
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination
Rear brake hoses deteriorating
Rear exhaust joint badly corroded
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Some corrosion to metal brake pipes
Some general corrosion to front subframe and components
Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes
Underside dirty making examination difficult
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
different wheel nuts fitted to offside front wheel at time of retest
nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not exposing cords
offside front tyre worn on edge
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall but not exposing cords
offside front tyre worn on edge
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
osf wheel appears to have one nut repaired
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
long handbrake travel
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
long handbrake travel
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MBZ 2299 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBZ 2299, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MBZ 2299 registered?
MBZ 2299 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 March 1997.
Is MBZ 2299 safe to buy?
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