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E495 CFG

1988 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,176 mi
Last recorded105,176 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Celica110,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE495 CFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 105,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,093 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 100,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,242 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 99,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 96,097 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E495 CFG is a 1988 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 E495 CFG, 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 E495 CFG registered?

E495 CFG is a 1988 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E495 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E495 CFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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