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RAZ 4233

1997 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,798 mi
Last recorded139,798 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 4233
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 139,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 123,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 114,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 29 Oct 2015 107,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,762 miles

FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 10 May 2013 89,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 82,794 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 69,928 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 69,928 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,885 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall but not to cords

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

small stone chip in windscreen

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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RAZ 4233 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RAZ 4233, 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 RAZ 4233 registered?

RAZ 4233 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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