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D288 NVM

1987 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,613 mi
Last recorded83,613 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 NVM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,565 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,260 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,991 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,544 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 74,283 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front floor corroded

offside front and rear wheel arches corroded

offside front floor corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

slight play in steering rack/tie rods

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,283 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front floor corroded

offside front and rear wheel arches corroded

offside front floor corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

slight play in steering rack/tie rods

Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,177 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 70,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front check strap noisey

oil leak

slight play in steering coloumn lower knuckle joint or steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2007 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,998 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d shape bushes

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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D288 NVM is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D288 NVM, 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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D288 NVM is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 March 1987.

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