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F153 TMU

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,476 mi
Last recorded159,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2005
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 TMU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2005 159,476 miles

1) CV joints noisy on full lock, (No excess play found),2) Rear discs corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2005 159,476 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

N/S CV Joint noisy on full lock, (No excess play found). Rear discs corroded.

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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F153 TMU is a 1989 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 1989 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 110,265 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 F153 TMU, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F153 TMU registered?

F153 TMU is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F153 TMU safe to buy?

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