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G398 XDL

1990 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,977 mi
Last recorded45,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 XDL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 45,977 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 45,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 44,775 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 44,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 44,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,431 miles

small blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,799 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

n/s/r brake pad anti squeal shim rubbing on disc hub

small blow on exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,627 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,503 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 31,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,390 miles

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

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,475 miles

small exhaust blow

Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,443 miles

small exhaust blow on front silencer

Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,665 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 23,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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G398 XDL is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G398 XDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G398 XDL registered?

G398 XDL is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G398 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G398 XDL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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