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R808 KNW

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,510 miles

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,342 miles

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,361 miles

shockers corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 116,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f head light bracket has a slight crack

Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

battery loose

cv boots cracked

fuel filer pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,272 miles

coil springs corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

underside showing age related corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2012 104,183 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 104,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cooling fan not working

Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,704 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

petrol filler pipes shpwing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R808 KNW, 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 R808 KNW registered?

R808 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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