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F220 JMR

1989 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,884 mi
Last recorded92,884 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF220 JMR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 92,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 91,026 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,999 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general under-body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,336 miles

Jet wash inner wings and rear underside.

Oil leak

Refresh washer fluid

service rear brakes and handbrake

Fail 18 Feb 2016 89,336 miles

Jet wash inner wings and rear underside.

Oil leak

Refresh washer fluid

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service rear brakes and handbrake

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

replace wiper blades

sevice rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,649 miles

all brake back plates corroded

front tyres worn on outer edge.

replace front wiper blades.

service rear brakes.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,040 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

service rear foot brake

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F220 JMR is a 1989 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 F220 JMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F220 JMR registered?

F220 JMR is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F220 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F220 JMR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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