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G353 VHW

1990 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,893 mi
Last recorded74,893 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 VHW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,893 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 70,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front floor pan corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,947 miles

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

nearside front floor pan corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Plastic sill covers fitted to both sides not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,563 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 61,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

handbrake warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,476 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 60,476 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear wheel archish starting to rust

o/s/f tyre side wall slighty damage

oil leak

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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G353 VHW is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 127,720 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 G353 VHW, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G353 VHW is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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