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R808 CHB

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,661 mi
Last recorded161,661 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 CHB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 161,661 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r brake disc rusted

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2013 158,473 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 158,473 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 148,187 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 147,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 137,947 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both cv gaitors starting to crack

both front tyres worn on inside edge

child seat fitted

rear tail box blowing slightly

temp repair on exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2010 119,585 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S FRONT TYRE (TYRE CORDS NOT EXPOSED)

Pass 29 May 2009 112,504 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 101,333 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 87,941 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 87,941 miles

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)

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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R808 CHB is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R808 CHB, 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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R808 CHB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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