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G174 SGO

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

407,545 mi
Last recorded407,545 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 SGO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 407,545 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 407,537 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 403,758 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 403,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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G174 SGO is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G174 SGO, 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 G174 SGO registered?

G174 SGO is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G174 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G174 SGO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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