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R808 TKP

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,653 mi
Last recorded132,653 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 TKP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 132,653 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 132,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 120,178 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2010 103,356 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,859 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,019 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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R808 TKP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKP, 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 TKP registered?

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

Is R808 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 TKP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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