MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P279 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 P279 GCF, 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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P279 GCF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 April 1997.
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