1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · R327 FUA
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 128,223 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R327 FUA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2024
- 128,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R327 FUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Celica (R327 FUA) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R327 FUA Mileage History
- 25/03/2022122,513 mi
- 23/03/2023125,625 mi+3,112 mi
- 03/04/2024128,223 mi+2,598 mi
Average of roughly 2,819 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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