MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe leaking front-rear, (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold-front pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose area (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak around gaiter area offside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear seats missing,however offside rear belt not retracting
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
corrosion on brake pipes
handbrake travel high
heavy corrosion under vehicle
oil leak
play in steering
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on brake pipes
handbrake travel high
heavy corrosion under vehicle
oil leak
play in steering
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E490 BTO is a 1988 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 E490 BTO, 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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E490 BTO is a 1988 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1988.
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