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R981 UJM

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,579 mi
Last recorded128,579 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 UJM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,579 miles

Rear fuel pipe rusty

no reverse light

Fail 19 Mar 2024 128,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipe rusty

no reverse light

Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,524 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 128,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,516 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 123,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 120,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,317 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 115,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 107,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight brake bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight brake bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,811 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 101,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,109 miles

Both rear tyre have bold inner edges ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

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

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

rear floors and sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,304 miles

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

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

advance corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

advance corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,149 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,747 miles

advise exhaust in poor condition!

Fail 16 Mar 2010 86,746 miles

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

exhaust centre and back poor in condition - advise they are replaced

Fail 25 Mar 2009 81,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,778 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 79,778 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 74,663 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 69,219 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 65,851 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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R981 UJM is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R981 UJM, 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 R981 UJM registered?

R981 UJM is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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