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A8 VCN

1998 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,644 mi
Last recorded149,644 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VCN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 149,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

only one other seat fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2009 142,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 142,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 130,450 miles

HID lamps maybe illegal due to not having self levelling system

handbrake long travel but still has reserve

Fail 3 Feb 2007 130,379 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

HID headlamp conversion maybe illegal (consruc tion and use regulations) as no self leveling system fitted

handbrake has long travel but still reserve left

both front wings insecure and may cause serious injury to other road users

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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A8 VCN is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A8 VCN, 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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What year was A8 VCN registered?

A8 VCN is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is A8 VCN safe to buy?

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