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F177 LCU

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,722 mi
Last recorded205,722 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 LCU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 205,722 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2008 205,659 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2007 192,361 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 192,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED/LEAKING.

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 178,018 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 178,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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F177 LCU is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F177 LCU, 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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F177 LCU is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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