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R81 EAL

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,168 mi
Last recorded109,168 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 EAL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,973 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,702 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2023 108,658 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 108,613 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,272 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust to rear brake discs due to storage

surface rust to rear sills ( covered with plastic body kit )

surface rust to rear suspension componets

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,625 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 105,610 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody very rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to fuel filler neck and filler neck hoses perished

o/s and n/s outer rear sills surface corrosion but hidden by plastic body kit

surface corrosion to rear subframe and rear links

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,983 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 97,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,903 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 92,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,189 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 91,189 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,651 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel filler neck pipe starting to corrode

rear wiper split

slight corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 26 Nov 2008 88,383 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 88,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 86,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,252 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2005 68,115 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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R81 EAL is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R81 EAL, 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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R81 EAL is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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