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R997 XNO

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 XNO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 98,083 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 83,923 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 83,923 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 76,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 72,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 66,323 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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R997 XNO is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R997 XNO, 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 R997 XNO registered?

R997 XNO is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R997 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 XNO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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