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XAZ 9927

1997 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,562 mi
Last recorded196,562 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 9927
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2025 196,562 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 195,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 194,966 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 194,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 193,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 192,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 189,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 187,908 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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XAZ 9927 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAZ 9927, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAZ 9927 registered?

XAZ 9927 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is XAZ 9927 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 9927 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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