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F973 GYB

1989 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 GYB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2008 115,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 104,216 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 101,084 miles

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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F973 GYB is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F973 GYB, 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 F973 GYB registered?

F973 GYB is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F973 GYB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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