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R811 TAU

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 104,617 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 104,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components, some parts heavily

corrosion to under carriage

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis & crossmember corroded

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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R811 TAU is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R811 TAU, 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 R811 TAU registered?

R811 TAU is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R811 TAU safe to buy?

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