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A2 VGT

1991 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Celica126,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VGT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,690 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 98,690 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 95,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 92,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 92,032 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 89,723 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 89,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,652 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 88,649 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear above and in front of welded patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,649 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 78,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2015 78,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 167,701 miles

Rear tyres have slight cracking on inside walls Front O/S chassis has been repaired

Fail 29 May 2014 167,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis bent

n/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall

o/s/r outr sill has been patched

o/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall

rear exhaust fouling on body

Pass 31 May 2013 167,076 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 167,071 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 164,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 164,458 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 162,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 157,340 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leaks.

wheel bind osr internal handbrake shoe grabbing slightly.

Pass 21 May 2009 155,312 miles

Oil leaks.

Slight play in nearside rear track control arm outer bush.

Fail 18 May 2009 155,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Oil leaks.

Slight play in nearside rear track control arm outer bush.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 155,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 152,877 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 152,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

(1.1.4a)the front position lamps with reference to the mentioned regulations could be considered to obscure the light output, it is therefore recommended that the paint surface be cleaned off.

(1.5A.1b)the front indicators with reference to the mentioned regulations could be considered to obscure the light output, it is therefore recommended that the paint surface be cleaned off.

(2.4A.2) with reference to the said regulations it could be considered that the damage caused to the chassis sections may have weakened the structure,recommend professional advise to be sought

(3.6B.2C)the steel brake pipes to the rear load sensing valve have some surface corrosion present

(3.6F.3)the rear load sensing valve operation may be impaired as the operating lever which is free in its function does not respond to the operation of the control valve

(8.3.1a,d)minor stone chips damage to the swept area within zone "A" and the remainder of the swept area,less than 010mm and 040mm where measured

Battery insecure

Oil leak from engine

One of drive belts deteriorating on engine pullies

Pass 6 Jul 2006 148,404 miles

Minor stone chips through swept area.Both sides front chassis minor damage.Exhaust emissions near legal limit.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 148,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All other brake pipes from rear regulator appear to have some corrosion,rusty appearance

Chassis both sides front damaged adjacent anti-roll bar.

Minor stone chips in the swept area not amounting to more than 05mm each chip.Offside front shocker locking screw appears not to be fully secured (NOT LOOSE) by hand

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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A2 VGT is a 1991 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 126,475 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 A2 VGT, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 VGT is a 1991 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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