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F96 XRU

1989 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,554 mi
Last recorded195,554 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 XRU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 195,554 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 195,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Feb 2009 195,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit & has some outer sidewall damage.

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

slight binding in nearside front brake.

slight play in nearside front anti-roll, bar link.

some corrosion showing in rear both side rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 185,987 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 176,909 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 176,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F96 XRU is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Black 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 F96 XRU, 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 F96 XRU registered?

F96 XRU is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F96 XRU safe to buy?

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