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R988 MNN

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

130,693 mi
Last recorded130,693 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 MNN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 130,693 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 130,687 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,632 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of rear inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,459 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 130,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 129,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 129,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 129,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet catch handle damage

bonnet secured on second catch

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2018 129,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet catch handle damage

bonnet secured on second catch

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 129,279 miles

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 129,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

oil leaks

Pass 24 Sep 2016 129,039 miles

bonnet catch faulty

oil residue on engine

Fail 23 Sep 2016 129,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bonnet catch faulty

oil residue on engine

Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,592 miles

damage to n/s/f sill

oil leaks

Fail 8 Sep 2015 127,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/f sill

engine misfire emissions not tested

oil leaks

Fail 20 Sep 2014 1,222 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 1,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 122,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 122,300 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 119,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

battery insecure under bonnet

Pass 29 Sep 2012 119,079 miles

battery insecure under bonnet

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,474 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 115,474 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 111,893 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,262 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 107,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,729 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 91,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,642 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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R988 MNN is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 R988 MNN, 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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R988 MNN is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 August 1997.

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