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E33 OEG

1988 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Celica110,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 OEG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 80,744 miles

Central under body seal all over

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 80,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central under body seal all over

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 80,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 79,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 79,954 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Extensive general surface corrosion to underside/suspension.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os floor ( Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, inner sills

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner arches Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded ns and os front and rear

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os front and rear

Fail 30 May 2022 79,954 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Extensive general surface corrosion to underside/suspension.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck and pipes corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os floor ( Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, inner sills

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner arches Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded ns and os front and rear

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os front and rear

Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,787 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ns and os front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,776 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 78,772 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 78,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,041 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 75,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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E33 OEG is a 1988 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E33 OEG, 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 E33 OEG registered?

E33 OEG is a 1988 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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