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F997 HUE

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF997 HUE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 97,379 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,370 miles

Nearside Front Floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor scabby

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 97,197 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Floor corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,224 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,248 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,315 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,718 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,482 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 89,931 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,202 miles

Power steering pipes have surfave rust

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding from both front brakes

Slight play in nearside rear lower track control arm bush

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 24 Jan 2007 89,202 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipes have surface rust

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding from both front brakes

Slight play in nearside rear lower track control arm bush

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2006 88,745 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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F997 HUE is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F997 HUE, 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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F997 HUE is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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