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D427 UDM

1987 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

158,092 mi
Last recorded158,092 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD427 UDM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 158,092 miles

Front windscreen washers weak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 157,300 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2024 156,435 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 155,566 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 May 2023 155,566 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 154,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2021 153,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2020 152,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 152,164 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge virtually devoid oftread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Washers weak

Pass 9 May 2018 151,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 150,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 149,803 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear tyres worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edges

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 5 May 2015 148,294 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 5 May 2015 148,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2014 146,981 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 May 2013 144,858 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres worn to 3mm & wearing on edges

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 26 Apr 2012 143,249 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 13 May 2011 141,955 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 25 May 2010 140,997 miles

both front flexi hoses badly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2009 139,317 miles

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 8 May 2008 138,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 135,898 miles

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 12 May 2006 132,844 miles

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

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

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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D427 UDM is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 D427 UDM, 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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D427 UDM is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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