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F488 BFY

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,804 mi
Last recorded139,804 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 BFY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 139,804 miles

nsr brake performance low

Fail 20 May 2008 139,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both fuel filler pipes rusted just after filler neck...

near side rear brake back plate rusted...

oil leak...

rear brake performance near side is low...

Fail 13 May 2008 139,678 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both fuel filler pipes rusted just after filler neck...

near side rear brake back plate rusted...

oil leak...

rear brake performance near side is low...

Pass 18 May 2007 136,981 miles

Corrosion.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 134,081 miles

23% imbalance on front brakes. (max=25%).

Chassis and sill corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre rubbing ABS sensor cable.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2006 134,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Chassis corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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F488 BFY 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 F488 BFY, 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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F488 BFY is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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