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N332 NTC

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,126 mi
Last recorded126,126 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN332 NTC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 124,439 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 124,268 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,364 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,858 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 112,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,894 miles

under body corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 99,770 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

no cat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,183 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 94,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 89,113 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 82,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,615 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor exhaust leak

nail in tread face osr tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2009 65,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor exhaust leak

nail in tread face osr tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2007 65,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,483 miles

Advise plastic sill covers

Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advise plastic sill covers

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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N332 NTC is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N332 NTC, 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 N332 NTC registered?

N332 NTC is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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