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A20 GTF

1989 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,466 mi
Last recorded142,466 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GTF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 142,466 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 92,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,936 miles

New Speedometer Clocks Fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,478 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s sills damaged

under side surface rusted

Fail 22 Jan 2019 99,476 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s sills damaged

under side surface rusted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 99,012 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2011 97,747 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 95,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 91,115 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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A20 GTF is a 1989 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 110,265 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 A20 GTF, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 GTF registered?

A20 GTF is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A20 GTF safe to buy?

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