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R988 YVV

1997 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,395 mi
Last recorded165,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 YVV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 165,395 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 155,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 147,111 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 147,111 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)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 136,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 127,443 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 127,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 118,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,346 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 101,242 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 YVV is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R988 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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R988 YVV is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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