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G148 SAA

1989 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,050 mi
Last recorded139,050 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 SAA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,907 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 137,905 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 136,906 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 110,493 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 110,493 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,927 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 91,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 91,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 85,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2007 78,574 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,509 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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G148 SAA is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G148 SAA, 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 G148 SAA registered?

G148 SAA is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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