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G288 DPF

1989 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,380 mi
Last recorded89,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Celica110,265 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 DPF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 89,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,893 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,742 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,267 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,201 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,496 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 79,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,906 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 73,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,462 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,669 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,669 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,959 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,260 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 52,141 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 52,141 miles

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

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

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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G288 DPF is a 1989 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G288 DPF, 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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G288 DPF is a 1989 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 December 1989.

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