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R811 TFC

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,530 mi
Last recorded100,530 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 TFC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,530 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 100,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,222 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 100,222 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,923 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 98,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,352 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 88,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 71,143 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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R811 TFC is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R811 TFC, 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 TFC registered?

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

Is R811 TFC safe to buy?

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