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D298 FUV

1987 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,975 mi
Last recorded81,975 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD298 FUV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,975 miles

BOTH front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

handbrake lever near end of travel

slight exhaust leak at front exhaust

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

BOTH front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

handbrake lever near end of travel

slight exhaust leak at front exhaust

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,060 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 79,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,951 miles

battery insecure

exhaust blowing slightly

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,915 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 76,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch sliping very bad

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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D298 FUV is a 1987 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D298 FUV, 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 D298 FUV registered?

D298 FUV is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 March 1987.

Is D298 FUV safe to buy?

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