1997 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · G16 LAP
1997 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 188,237 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G16 LAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
- 188,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G16 LAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Celica (G16 LAP) between May 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”.
G16 LAP Mileage History
- 21/05/2022186,567 mi
- 30/05/2022186,604 mi+37 mi
- 21/07/2023188,199 mi+1,595 mi
- 28/07/2023188,237 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 1,409 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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