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E329 DMB

1988 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,894 mi
Last recorded132,894 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Toyota Celica110,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE329 DMB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 132,894 miles

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

rear lower body quarter panel,s are corroded.

underbody has been covered in grease.

Pass 9 Apr 2020 132,893 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

underside of vehicle covered with grease.

Fail 2 Apr 2020 132,891 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

underside of vehicle covered with grease.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 131,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been smeared with grease.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 131,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been smeared with grease.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,959 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under side of vehicle has been covered with grease.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 128,958 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under side of vehicle has been covered with grease.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,529 miles

N/ S AND O/S REAR LOWER INNER QUARTER PANELS HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,056 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rear lower inner side panels holed and crroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 125,028 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rear lower inner side panels holed and crroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 124,578 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 124,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 124,324 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 122,544 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 122,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 122,325 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jun 2009 122,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2008 122,080 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 118,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 118,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 118,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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E329 DMB is a 1988 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E329 DMB, 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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E329 DMB is a 1988 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 March 1988.

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