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E302 FPA

1987 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,677 mi
Last recorded162,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE302 FPA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 162,677 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 162,631 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails and undersills slighty corroded

both rear undersills panels holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

slight seapage of power steering fluid around pump

Pass 29 Apr 2008 159,100 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

both rear undersill panels holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

several corosion spots showing

Pass 26 Apr 2007 155,885 miles

both front wiper blades slightly perished

both outer sills damaged

oil leak

rear seatbelts not tested due to load in back

rear springs have lower clamps fitted

several corrosion spots under vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2007 155,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades slightly perished

both outer sills damaged

oil leak

rear seatbelts not tested due to load in back

rear springs have lowering clamps fitted

several corrosion spots under vehicle require attention soon

Pass 25 Apr 2006 151,910 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 151,940 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 151,910 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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E302 FPA is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E302 FPA, 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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E302 FPA is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 1987.

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