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RBZ 3288

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Other 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,312 mi
Last recorded108,312 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 3288
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 108,312 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 108,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 104,618 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,801 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,577 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 97,376 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,146 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,946 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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RBZ 3288 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RBZ 3288, 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 RBZ 3288 registered?

RBZ 3288 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is RBZ 3288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 3288 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RBZ 3288 have outstanding finance?

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