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F45 OVX

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,549 mi
Last recorded111,549 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 OVX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 111,549 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear under body & suspension components corroded (surface corrosion)

Pass 7 Oct 2023 111,548 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,547 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged both front & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 111,533 miles

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

General corrosion

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 111,515 miles

general corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 111,510 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 111,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 111,448 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,577 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,421 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 104,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 102,811 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 102,811 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 99,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 99,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 96,796 miles

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

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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F45 OVX is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F45 OVX, 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 F45 OVX registered?

F45 OVX is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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