MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,250 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering bush worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R997 KAR is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R997 KAR, 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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R997 KAR is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R997 KAR safe to buy?
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