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R81 NGF

1997 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,241 mi
Last recorded126,241 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 NGF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 126,241 miles

n/s/f door catch loose

Fail 2 Dec 2011 126,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

N/S/F Door catch loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 126,210 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 116,177 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 116,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 108,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 108,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,212 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 106,212 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 97,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,858 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 87,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 79,291 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 NGF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NGF, 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 R81 NGF registered?

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

Is R81 NGF safe to buy?

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