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R801 NPY

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,781 mi
Last recorded95,781 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 NPY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front and rear suspension arms/components/subframe/chassis generally corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,5,3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,3,4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6,4,3 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,695 miles

corrosion present on both rear inner sills

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front suspension arms corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3 mm

o/s/f tyre on 2 mm

suspension components at rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,226 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,587 miles

Exhaust bracket at rear box broken,still fully supported

Undertrays loose

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,745 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 70,724 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 62,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 57,716 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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R801 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R801 NPY, 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 R801 NPY registered?

R801 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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