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TLZ 1027

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,939 mi
Last recorded150,939 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLZ 1027
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 150,939 miles

Fuel hose corroded metal pipe from tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 146,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 140,910 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 140,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 134,768 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 134,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 127,282 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 127,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,867 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 120,867 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 107,152 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,968 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 75,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 63,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 52,758 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 52,758 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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TLZ 1027 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TLZ 1027, 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 TLZ 1027 registered?

TLZ 1027 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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