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D394 FVC

1987 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD394 FVC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 105,217 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front outer sills near front wings holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas

nearside front inner door shut sill holed and corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 105,217 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front outer sills near front wings holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas

nearside front inner door shut sill holed and corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 105,158 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor area near front anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front outer sills near front wings holed and corroded not within prescribed area

nearside front inner door shut sill corroding

Pass 16 May 2022 105,093 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front outer sills by front wing joins holed and corroded not in prescribed area

nearside front inner door shut sill holed and corroded

slight weepage of oil from steering rack pinion area

Fail 14 May 2022 105,081 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front outer sills by front wing joins holed and corroded not in prescribed area

nearside front inner door shut sill holed and corroded

offside indicator tell tale not working but is audible

slight weepage of oil from steering rack pinion area

Pass 20 May 2021 105,015 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front inner door shut sill and front corner sill holed and corroded

slight weep of oil from steering rack pinion area

Fail 8 May 2021 104,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front inner door shut sill and front corner sill holed and corroded

slight corrosion rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion rear inner wheel arches

slight weep of oil from steering rack pinion area

Pass 30 May 2020 104,784 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer corner sill and lip seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front inner door shut sill corroding

slight corrosion rear inner wheel archs

weep from steering rack pinion area

Pass 18 May 2019 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front inner door shut sill corroding

nearside rear outer sill corner and lip seam corroding

slight oil dampness under engine

slight weep from power steering rack pinion

Pass 12 May 2018 104,054 miles

Fuel filler kneck pipe corroding

Fuel pipes corroding front to rear

Nearside front inner door shut sill and outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear outer sill corners and lips slight corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside indicator tell tale not working but has audible signal

slight weep from power steering rack pinion

Pass 13 May 2017 103,882 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler kneck overflow pipe corroding

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

slight brake bind offside front

slight corrosion to nearside front inner door shut sill

slight corrosion to rear outer sills and lips

slight weepage of oil from power steering rack pinion

Pass 25 May 2016 103,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front door pillar to door step corroded

Nearside Rear inner wing ion front of rear bumper holed & corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler return pipe corroded

steering rack inner coupling nearside slight play

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 May 2016 103,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, quarter panel ,inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front door pillar to door step corroded

Nearside Rear inner wing ion front of rear bumper holed & corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler return pipe corroded

steering rack inner coupling nearside slight play

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2015 103,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front floors corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 103,276 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front floors corroded

Pass 10 May 2014 103,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear & offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded & holed

Fail 10 May 2014 103,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear & offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear inner wing corroded & holed

Pass 11 May 2013 102,655 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

ceneral corrosion to underside of front floor pans

Pass 15 May 2012 102,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2012 102,226 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 101,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 101,594 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,310 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres and nearside front tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

exhaust rubber mounts perishing/cracking loose fitting causing exhaust to rub on fuel tank

rear suspension corroding

slight play in both front inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 8 Jun 2010 101,310 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres and nearside front tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

exhaust rubber mounts perishing/cracking loose fitting causing exhaust to rub on fuel tank

rear suspension corroding

slight play in both front inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 11 May 2009 100,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

power steering pump covered in engine oil

underside corrosion in places

Fail 9 May 2009 100,859 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed

power steering pump covered in engine oil

underside corrosion in places

Pass 19 May 2008 100,312 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 100,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 99,328 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 99,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak covering power steering pipes and hoses

front number plate cracked readable

Pass 13 May 2006 98,002 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on o/s & n/s rear brake discs

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

oil dampness around engine bay area

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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D394 FVC is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 D394 FVC, 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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D394 FVC is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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