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D138 GFH

1987 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,411 mi
Last recorded124,411 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD138 GFH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 124,411 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 123,962 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 123,956 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,746 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 123,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 123,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 123,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 123,466 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 129,456 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 121,848 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 121,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 119,330 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 119,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 118,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 118,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 117,082 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 117,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 116,072 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 116,072 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,743 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 114,743 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 113,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 108,721 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 103,748 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 103,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 95,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 86,911 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 86,911 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

minor play in o/s steering rack

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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D138 GFH is a 1987 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 D138 GFH, 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 D138 GFH registered?

D138 GFH is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is D138 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D138 GFH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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