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G203 NTU

1989 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,365 mi
Last recorded130,365 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 NTU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 130,365 miles

Oil leak

body trim loose on near side

fuel filler pipe corroded

near side rear body badly corroded but not affecting its strength

Fail 16 Apr 2012 130,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

body trim loose on near side

both rear brake disc pitted

fuel filler pipe corroded

near side rear body badly corroded but not affecting its strength

Pass 30 Mar 2011 125,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor pan corroded

vehicle badley rusted underneath.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 125,585 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,560 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 121,286 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s floor pan corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 113,965 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 113,955 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 110,211 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 107,013 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 107,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small amount of wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 103,298 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 102,998 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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G203 NTU is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G203 NTU, 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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G203 NTU is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 September 1989.

Is G203 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G203 NTU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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