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D50 GLJ

1987 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,900 mi
Last recorded66,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD50 GLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,900 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door Corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,419 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 65,804 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 65,751 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension component has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,381 miles

Offside Front floor pan outer skin rusted but not holes

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 64,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan outer skin rusted but not holes

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

alternator drive belt damage and frayed

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,733 miles

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

Offside Front floor pan outer skin rusted, but not holed

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2018 61,733 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor pan outer skin rusted, but not holed

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,246 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,870 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,430 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 54,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,752 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,752 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,963 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished in tread pattern

Fail 7 Nov 2012 49,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight damage to offside front wing

slight damage to offsie door

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,810 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight damage to offside front wing

slight damage to offsie door

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,312 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 49,312 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,630 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE , CORROSION STARTING IN FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 30 Dec 2010 48,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE , CORROSION STARTING IN FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,042 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT PERISHED , OIL LEAK , BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TOBE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,695 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 47,695 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,240 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,075 miles

POWER STEERING PUMP HJAS SLIGHT LEAK , FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN , ALL ADV ISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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D50 GLJ is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 D50 GLJ, 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 D50 GLJ registered?

D50 GLJ is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 January 1987.

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