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E28 VKK

1988 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,898 mi
Last recorded171,898 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Celica110,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 VKK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 171,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

some pipes corouded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 171,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

some pipes corouded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 163,694 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 163,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Feb 2010 154,304 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 154,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

head lights poor scratches to screen rear pads appear thin rear tyres worn on edges o/s/f floor corroded petrol smell no leaks found

Pass 4 Feb 2009 144,649 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 144,644 miles

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

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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E28 VKK is a 1988 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E28 VKK, 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.

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What year was E28 VKK registered?

E28 VKK is a 1988 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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