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R987 AEY

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,132 mi
Last recorded142,132 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 AEY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 142,132 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 142,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 115,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 98,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,087 miles

wiper blades pooor bonnet release loose

Fail 25 Aug 2006 82,087 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper blades pooor bonnet release loose

Pass 9 Feb 2006 76,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 76,404 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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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R987 AEY is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R987 AEY, 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 R987 AEY registered?

R987 AEY is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R987 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 AEY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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