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RBZ 3998

1997 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,898 mi
Last recorded55,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 3998
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 52,710 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 52,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 3998 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RBZ 3998, 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 3998 registered?

RBZ 3998 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is RBZ 3998 safe to buy?

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