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R849 KNW

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,897 mi
Last recorded120,897 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 120,897 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 120,897 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 109,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 96,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 96,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 82,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,706 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,976 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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R849 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R849 KNW, 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 R849 KNW registered?

R849 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R849 KNW safe to buy?

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