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R835 PWL

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,363 mi
Last recorded169,363 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 PWL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 169,363 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 169,339 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 160,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 160,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 160,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 149,915 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Sep 2011 142,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 142,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 133,502 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 133,502 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 123,515 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 123,505 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 111,887 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 111,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 96,650 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 79,522 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 PWL is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R835 PWL, 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 R835 PWL registered?

R835 PWL is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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