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N7 AFG

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,781 mi
Last recorded141,781 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 AFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 141,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,121 miles

both front cv boots cracking outer

engine oil leak

exhausht rusting and small blowing

n/s/r arch rusting

rear subframe rusting anti roll bar rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc back plates holed and deteriorated

both rear shockabsorber shrouds deteriorated

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

exhaust heavily corroded

front tyres void of tread on inner edges

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/f coil spring heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bands

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 137,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front no.plate cracked

fuel tank pipe corroded

unable to fully test outer sills due to skirts fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 137,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front no.plate cracked

fuel tank pipe corroded

unable to fully test outer sills due to skirts fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 129,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 129,924 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 124,395 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 124,395 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,176 miles

Near side front wiper starting to smear screen.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 102,394 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 102,394 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre pressure low on rear right hand tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2006 87,047 miles

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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N7 AFG is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N7 AFG, 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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N7 AFG is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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