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CAS 578A

1991 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

168,819 mi
Last recorded168,819 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Toyota Celica126,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAS 578A
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2008 168,819 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 168,793 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components front+rear are all slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

both sides front chassis to anti-roll bar mounts slight corrosion

both sides rear sills to floors slight corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s outer sill accident damage+slight corrosion

o/s outer sill slight corrosion full length

underside of vehicle slightly corroded full length

Pass 17 Dec 2005 168,106 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 168,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advisory - engine noisey

advisory - handbrake little reserve travel (high operation)

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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CAS 578A is a 1991 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 CAS 578A, 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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CAS 578A is a 1991 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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