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R862 OGF

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,017 mi
Last recorded153,017 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 OGF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 153,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly insecure

offside rear brake disc scored

offside rear seatbelt fraying

Fail 10 Apr 2013 153,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly insecure

offside rear brake disc scored

offside rear seatbelt fraying

Pass 18 Apr 2012 111,593 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 111,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,781 miles

front no plate cracked.

rear wiper split.

Fail 25 Apr 2007 56,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front number plate cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,491 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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R862 OGF is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R862 OGF, 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 R862 OGF registered?

R862 OGF is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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