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R977 FAA

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 FAA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 122,326 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 122,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 118,626 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 118,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 111,033 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 92,016 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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R977 FAA is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R977 FAA, 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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R977 FAA is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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