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G23 ECV

1998 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

105,569 mi
Last recorded105,569 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 ECV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 105,569 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 105,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre flat

Fail 8 May 2013 104,485 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

oil leaks

brake discs slightly corroded

car been standing

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear diff support bush splitting/ deteriated

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 8 May 2013 104,485 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

car been standing

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

oil leaks

rear diff support bush splitting/ deteriated

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

Fail 10 Apr 2013 104,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 101,191 miles

battery insecure

brake fluid low

car been modified

engine/ gearbox oil leaks

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear differential leaking

slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

Fail 3 May 2012 101,191 miles

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

battery insecure

brake fluid low

car been modified

engine/ gearbox oil leaks

o/s headlamp poor pattern

rear differential leaking

slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,403 miles

car been modified

oil leaks

slight play both rear suspention bushes

Fail 20 Apr 2011 98,403 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car been modified

oil leaks

slight play both rear suspention bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,711 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre side wall cut/ perished

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

oil leak

slight play n/s and o/s lower suspention bushes

various corrosion under car

Fail 7 Apr 2010 95,711 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre side wall cut/ perished

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

oil leak

slight play n/s and o/s lower suspention bushes

various corrosion under car

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres step / tread

Fail 17 Oct 2008 92,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres step / tread

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,799 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 88,796 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G23 ECV is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,130 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 G23 ECV, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G23 ECV is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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