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E120 SEA

1988 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,055 mi
Last recorded110,055 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Celica110,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 SEA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 110,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,178 miles

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

some travel on handbrake lever

under side of vehicle surface corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,718 miles

nearside front floor pan surface corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front floor pan surface corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 104,355 miles

Battery insecure

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f floor pan corroded/damaged

rear valance corrosion on n/s and o/s

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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E120 SEA is a 1988 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 110,273 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 E120 SEA, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E120 SEA registered?

E120 SEA is a 1988 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E120 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E120 SEA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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