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E535 HDX

1987 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 HDX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 92,660 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms and components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms and components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 92,623 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,330 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,162 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 89,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,318 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 88,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 85,828 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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E535 HDX is a 1987 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 97,696 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 E535 HDX, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E535 HDX registered?

E535 HDX is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 October 1987.

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