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G157 TVO

1989 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 TVO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 122,002 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 121,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2008 110,776 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 110,773 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 99,275 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 81,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 81,079 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2005 74,726 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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G157 TVO is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G157 TVO, 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 G157 TVO registered?

G157 TVO is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G157 TVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G157 TVO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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