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F957 SPE

1989 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF957 SPE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,977 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,555 miles

both front floor pans will need repairing soon.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 80,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front floor pans will need repairing soon.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,697 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,989 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 108,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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F957 SPE is a 1989 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F957 SPE, 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 SPE registered?

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

Is F957 SPE safe to buy?

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