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SIA 528

1997 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,843 mi
Last recorded119,843 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 528
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 119,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 117,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 116,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 114,658 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 114,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 110,869 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 107,810 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 105,010 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 105,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,242 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,509 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,629 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 65,582 miles

Bonnet release catch not connected to cable

Offside front brake disc outer surface slightly corroded

Offside front tyre measuring at 3mm on inner shoulder area but below this outside central 3/4 area, legal limit 1.6mm

Slight play from offside rear wheel, strut top mounting

Fail 2 Sep 2006 65,582 miles

Bonnet release catch not connected to cable

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside front brake disc outer surface slightly corroded

Offside front tyre measuring at 3mm on inner shoulder area but below this outside central 3/4 area, legal limit 1.6mm

Slight play from offside rear wheel, strut top mounting

Pass 3 Aug 2005 61,615 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 61,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SIA 528 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SIA 528, 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 SIA 528 registered?

SIA 528 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is SIA 528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIA 528 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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