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A9 LNJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,057 mi
Last recorded141,057 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 LNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,057 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 140,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack gaitor deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 140,167 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2022 139,780 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 139,356 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres starting to crack in the thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 139,023 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 138,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 138,461 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed + baffles falling apart within (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 138,461 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed + baffles falling apart within (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 138,005 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working outer (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 136,722 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 136,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 135,797 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 131,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 122,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 120,166 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 120,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 119,676 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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A9 LNJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 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 A9 LNJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 LNJ registered?

A9 LNJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is A9 LNJ safe to buy?

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