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R799 FNG

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,714 mi
Last recorded101,714 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 FNG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,714 miles

both front tyres worn cracked in outer part of tread

front number plate cracked in center

screen cracked n/s

Fail 12 Apr 2018 100,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn cracked in outer part of tread

front number plate cracked in center

screen cracked n/s

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,887 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,887 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 May 2014 72,555 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 69,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,468 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,466 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,038 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding due to lack of use.

Nearside front tyre cracking outer side wall.

Offside rear shock absober weak.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,160 miles

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,203 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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R799 FNG is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R799 FNG, 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 R799 FNG registered?

R799 FNG is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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