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R984 CKP

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,243 mi
Last recorded101,243 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 CKP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 101,243 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust at joint corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust joint deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust joint deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust joint deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,283 miles

Middle to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,544 miles

Middle to rear joint on exhaust corroded

Non obligatory stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 26 Oct 2020 93,542 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Middle to rear joint on exhaust corroded

Non obligatory stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 21 May 2019 92,907 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 92,907 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,345 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 91,343 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 89,593 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 88,866 miles

exhaust system deterated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 87,655 miles

exhaust system deterated

slight corosion through out vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,939 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,650 miles

nsr number plate number inop tapped now working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,797 miles

nsr number plate lamp inop tapped lightly now working

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,789 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge close to limit

nsr and osr tyres on limit

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,125 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,155 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,072 miles

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

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

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

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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R984 CKP is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R984 CKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R984 CKP registered?

R984 CKP is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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