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HKE 97L

1973 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,985 mi
Last recorded2,985 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Toyota Celica29,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKE 97L
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 May 2019 2,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 2,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 2,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 2,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,123 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 2,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 1,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 1,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,236 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 667 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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HKE 97L is a 1973 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 29,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKE 97L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 53 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKE 97L registered?

HKE 97L is a 1973 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is HKE 97L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKE 97L shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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