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G236 PMR

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

119,467 mi
Last recorded119,467 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 PMR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2008 119,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres 2mm.

o/s floor rusty.

o/s/f wing rusty.

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2007 119,035 miles

o/s floor rusted and split. o/s/f wing rusted

rear service brake has only just met the requied service brake efficiency

Fail 3 Aug 2007 119,035 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s floor rusted and split

o/s/f wing rusted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 118,217 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 118,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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G236 PMR is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G236 PMR, 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 G236 PMR registered?

G236 PMR is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is G236 PMR safe to buy?

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