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R985 YVV

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 YVV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2014 97,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 93,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,772 miles

corrosion on floors

corrosion on rear undersills

rear shockers weak

windscreen condition

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,336 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,329 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,439 miles

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

fron no plate bent at b oth ends

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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R985 YVV is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R985 YVV, 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 R985 YVV registered?

R985 YVV is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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