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C6 PSH

1987 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 PSH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,592 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,175 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 80,175 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 80,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 80,157 miles

underside of car undersealed.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,131 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 79,995 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,928 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 79,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 79,865 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,853 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 78,843 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,817 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,817 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 78,439 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 78,437 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,042 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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C6 PSH is a 1987 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 97,696 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 C6 PSH, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C6 PSH registered?

C6 PSH is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 December 1987.

Is C6 PSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 PSH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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