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R835 PRA

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,668 mi
Last recorded89,668 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 PRA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,668 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear no plate in poor condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,161 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

ns door mirror cracked.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,486 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,559 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 87,557 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system ns floor. (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,490 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 86,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,740 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 84,740 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,724 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,724 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,403 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake backplates corroded

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,306 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fan belt split

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2012 76,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror not aligned

Fail 14 Dec 2012 76,349 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror not aligned

Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,975 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,051 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,726 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 63,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,313 miles

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

accident damage to n/s/r quarter(dent) but not leaving any sharp edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 52,789 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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R835 PRA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R835 PRA, 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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R835 PRA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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