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E311 WTA

1987 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,455 mi
Last recorded137,455 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE311 WTA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 137,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension general corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 137,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension general corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low on brake test (70Nm)

Offside Front cracking on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in general (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components have surface corrosion

brake pipes covered, not allowing a full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2015 133,916 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated by scrubbing on sidewalls

Offside Front tyre deteriorated by cracking on sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in general (6.1.B.2)

boot full of items unable to inspect fully

plastic covers over brake pipes unable to carryout a full inspection

Fail 22 Sep 2015 133,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated by scrubbing on sidewalls

Offside Front tyre deteriorated by cracking on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated with cracking on sidewalls and tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in general (6.1.B.2)

boot full of items unable to inspect fully

plastic covers over brake pipes unable to carryout a full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2014 131,183 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 131,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake hose insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2013 129,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2012 129,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2011 129,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Number plate bulb lens cover missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in offside rear trailing arm bush

Play in steering rack

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs badly pitted/corroded

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes as they are covered by a sheild

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 125,528 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Fail 20 Jun 2007 125,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs corrosion

near side number plate light lens missing

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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E311 WTA is a 1987 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E311 WTA, 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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E311 WTA is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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