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D281 MTG

1987 Toyota Celica

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,726 mi
Last recorded80,726 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 MTG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2008 80,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2006 73,073 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 73,073 miles

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

front and rear discs corroding - osr tyre wearing on edge - front to rear floors corroding - drivers seat worn - exhaust corroding - chassis corroding rear arches corroding

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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D281 MTG is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D281 MTG, 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.

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What year was D281 MTG registered?

D281 MTG is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D281 MTG safe to buy?

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