1997 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · J7 FNB
1997 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 151,394 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J7 FNB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2022
- 151,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J7 FNB 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 (J7 FNB) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J7 FNB Mileage History
- 28/10/2021145,842 mi
- 10/11/2022151,389 mi+5,547 mi
- 19/11/2022151,394 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,241 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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