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A16 ESC

1988 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,456 mi
Last recorded110,456 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Toyota Celica110,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ESC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 110,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2022 109,869 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2022 109,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2020 109,488 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,444 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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A16 ESC is a 1988 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 110,273 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 A16 ESC, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 ESC registered?

A16 ESC is a 1988 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is A16 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 ESC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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