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N87 GWP

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,200 mi
Last recorded112,200 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 GWP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 112,200 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 111,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 111,339 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 111,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 111,148 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 110,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 110,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 109,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 108,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 107,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 105,357 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 102,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,927 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,700 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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N87 GWP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N87 GWP, 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 N87 GWP registered?

N87 GWP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is N87 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N87 GWP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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