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G201 TFC

1989 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 TFC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,857 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 108,857 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 106,769 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT & REAR FLOORS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,530 miles

ALL WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS CORRODING

Fluid leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 102,530 miles

ALL WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS CORRODING

Fluid leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,043 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,921 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 94,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WING CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2019 90,835 miles

LOWER OF N/S FRONT WING CORRODED

N/S AND O/S FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODING

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,366 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,824 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

Fail 15 Nov 2017 83,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,629 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FIRST EXHAUST SILENCER HAS LEAKS ....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR OUTER SILL CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT INNER STEERING ARM

Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,629 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FIRST EXHAUST SILENCER HAS LEAKS ....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S REAR OUTER SILL CORRODING

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S FRONT INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,740 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,857 miles

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 6 Dec 2011 62,857 miles

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

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,923 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 51,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,915 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,909 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,905 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 44,847 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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G201 TFC is a 1989 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G201 TFC, 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 G201 TFC registered?

G201 TFC is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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