MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body all slightly corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body all slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both wiper blades split on ends
Exhaust tailpipe missing and minor blow from rear joint.Middle and rear exhaust replacement needed.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust tailpipe missing and minor blow from rear joint.Middle and rear exhaust replacement needed.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
section of rear exhaust at rear is corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake discs corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s park brake on limit
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/spark brake low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
N21 SWA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 N21 SWA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of N21 SWA?
You can check the full history of N21 SWA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was N21 SWA registered?
N21 SWA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 1997.
Is N21 SWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N21 SWA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does N21 SWA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N21 SWA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.