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E474 SRL

1988 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,990 mi
Last recorded113,990 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Celica110,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 SRL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 113,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 113,974 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,185 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,185 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 82,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,707 miles

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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E474 SRL is a 1988 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E474 SRL, 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 E474 SRL registered?

E474 SRL is a 1988 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E474 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E474 SRL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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