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C5 RXX

1989 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,026 mi
Last recorded54,026 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 RXX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 54,026 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 54,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,979 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 53,977 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 53,951 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,940 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,844 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 53,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 53,823 miles

All brake discs pitted and slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 53,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 50,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion nsf sill not in a prescibed area

covers (skirts) fitted to offside and nearside sills and full inspection not possible

exhaust system missaligned and runs close to prop shaft

offside metal brake pipe advised and recomended replacement as soon as possible

Fail 18 Apr 2014 50,793 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion nsf sill not in a prescibed area

covers (skirts) fitted to offside and nearside sills and full inspection not possible

exhaust system missaligned and runs close to prop shaft

offside metal brake pipe advised and recomended replacement as soon as possible

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,700 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 49,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,911 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 41,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,737 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 37,736 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

under side off this car in very poor condition

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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C5 RXX is a 1989 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C5 RXX, 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 C5 RXX registered?

C5 RXX is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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