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R848 DMV

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,673 mi
Last recorded57,673 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 DMV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,673 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 57,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,176 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,410 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 33,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,002 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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R848 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R848 DMV, 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 R848 DMV registered?

R848 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R848 DMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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