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D389 JEL

1987 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,649 mi
Last recorded69,649 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 JEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 69,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,102 miles

Both front wings joining to front sill areas corroded but not insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,390 miles

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

o/s/r inner anti roll bar bush slightly worn

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r inner anti roll bar bush slightly worn

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,228 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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D389 JEL is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D389 JEL, 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

How do I check the history of D389 JEL?

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What year was D389 JEL registered?

D389 JEL is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D389 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D389 JEL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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