MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,804 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nsr brake performance low
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...
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...
Corrosion.
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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?
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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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