1997 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · ROY 52K
1997 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 77,394 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1762cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ROY 52K Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 77,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ROY 52K Mileage History
- 05/01/202276,992 mi
- 10/05/202377,192 mi+200 mi
- 01/07/202477,325 mi+133 mi
- 25/07/202577,394 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 113 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ROY 52K 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 (ROY 52K) between January 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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