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NIL 9772

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

279,490 mi
Last recorded279,490 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9772
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 279,490 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front springs rusty condition

genaral corrosion undersides and rear floor pans

o/s front brake pipe forming rust

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

rear aches corroded not in stress points

rear anti roll bar links slight play

rear discs poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2010 260,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear fuel pipes poor condition

o/s/rear outter sill rusty poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2009 258,227 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear wheels different sizes

fuel filler pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2008 241,602 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 241,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s headlight blue bulb

Pass 12 Oct 2007 226,005 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,392 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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NIL 9772 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NIL 9772, 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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NIL 9772 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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