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F988 GMW

1989 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

146,667 mi
Last recorded146,667 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF988 GMW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 146,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded in places

Pass 7 Sep 2024 135,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 135,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 134,440 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 134,261 miles

just met required brake efficiency

Pass 3 Dec 2020 133,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 133,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 132,379 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 130,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 130,066 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 126,565 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 May 2017 126,565 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 124,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking under master cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner raised edge

Fail 21 Mar 2014 106,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre wearing on raised edges

offside front tyre perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,445 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre perished

nearside front tyre wearing on raised edges

offside front tyre perished

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 96,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 76,166 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 6 Feb 2010 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,462 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,991 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 60,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,061 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 60,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

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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F988 GMW is a 1989 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F988 GMW, 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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F988 GMW is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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