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E553 FLE

1987 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2005
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE553 FLE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2005 88,335 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 88,335 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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E553 FLE is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E553 FLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E553 FLE registered?

E553 FLE is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 September 1987.

Is E553 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E553 FLE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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