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XBZ 2025

1997 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,256 mi
Last recorded161,256 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBZ 2025
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 161,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 145,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 145,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 130,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 116,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 106,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 101,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,803 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 95,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,928 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 88,928 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 73,307 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 73,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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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XBZ 2025 is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XBZ 2025, 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 XBZ 2025 registered?

XBZ 2025 is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is XBZ 2025 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBZ 2025 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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