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FWD 497Y

1990 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWD 497Y
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,188 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 98,087 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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FWD 497Y is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 127,720 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 FWD 497Y, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FWD 497Y registered?

FWD 497Y is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is FWD 497Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWD 497Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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