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R851 ULP

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 118,059 miles

Damage to nsf/nsr wing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in offside steering

Pass 11 Dec 2008 110,954 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 110,954 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 106,071 miles

anti-slip device on brake pedal 2 anti slip rings missing

possible both rear shocks are weak

rear exhaust clamp corroded & insecure

very slight ossilation on rear brakes

Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti-slip device on brake pedal 2 anti slip rings missing

possible both rear shocks are weak

rear exhaust clamp corroded & insecure

very slight ossilation on rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,770 miles

o/s/r chassis member damaged (minor)

oil leaak from engine

rear exhaust leaking from back box joint (minor)

rubber bungs missing from brake pedal

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2005 87,208 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 87,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R851 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R851 ULP, 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 R851 ULP registered?

R851 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R851 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 ULP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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