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538 LTU

1994 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,217 mi
Last recorded181,217 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 LTU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 181,217 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 181,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 175,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 174,659 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 174,653 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 173,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 169,057 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 160,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 160,230 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2007 149,963 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 140,199 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 140,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion all discs

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plstic covers fitted

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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538 LTU is a 1994 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,341 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 538 LTU, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 538 LTU registered?

538 LTU is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is 538 LTU safe to buy?

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