MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to most of underside
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
offside front worn low on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front side light bulb is dim
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
DAMAGE TO O/S HEADLIGHT
SILL COVERS FITTED
SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
DAMAGE TO O/S HEADLIGHT
SILL COVERS FITTED
SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION
ADV BRAKE CLEAN OUT
DAMAGE TO O/S HEAD LIGHT
O/S/F TYRE 1.6MM
REAR BOX JOINT CORRODING BAD
SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR INNER SILLS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
ADV BRAKE CLEAN OUT
DAMAGE TO O/S HEAD LIGHT
O/S/F TYRE 1.6MM
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR BOX JOINT CORRODING BAD
SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR INNER SILLS
ADV BRAKE FLUID CHANGE
DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT UNIT
REAR EXHAUST/MIDDLE BOX JOINT CORRODING BAD
REAR SHOCKS GETTING LITTLE WEAK
SILL COVERS FITTED ATTIME OF TEST
SLIGHT PERRISHING ON BOTH CV BOOTS
SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION
ADV BRAKE FLUID CHANGE
DAMAGE TO O/S/R LIGHT UNIT
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
REAR EXHAUST/MIDDLE BOX JOINT CORRODING BAD
REAR SHOCKS GETTING LITTLE WEAK
SILL COVERS FITTED ATTIME OF TEST
SLIGHT PERRISHING ON BOTH CV BOOTS
SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION
DAMAGE TO O/S/ HEAD LIGHT
REAR MOUNTING POINT CORRODING
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise o/s/r fog light & brake light both in wrong holders
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A278 PAT is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1998 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A278 PAT, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A278 PAT is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 August 1998.
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