1997 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · R515 ABD
1997 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 121,762 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,762 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R515 ABD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 121,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R515 ABD Mileage History
- 26/08/2022120,217 mi
- 26/08/2022120,217 mi
- 03/06/2024120,438 mi+221 mi
- 07/06/2025121,164 mi+726 mi
- 10/06/2026121,762 mi+598 mi
Average of roughly 408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R515 ABD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Celica (R515 ABD) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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