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F957 MGU

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,523 mi
Last recorded149,523 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF957 MGU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 149,523 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 145,043 miles

rear no plate showing signs of fading

Fail 5 Jun 2007 145,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 138,078 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 138,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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F957 MGU is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F957 MGU, 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 F957 MGU registered?

F957 MGU is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 May 1989.

Is F957 MGU safe to buy?

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