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G42 LNY

1990 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,168 mi
Last recorded178,168 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 LNY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 178,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s o/s rear brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2009 174,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front and rear discs badly corroded

front discs worn

n/s/front tyre wall damaged

o/s/rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2009 174,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front and rear discs badly corroded

front discs worn

n/s/front tyre wall damaged

o/s/rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 174,019 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak on engine / gear box

Fail 12 Jun 2008 173,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak on engine / gear box

Pass 10 Jul 2007 164,615 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise hand brake travele

Fail 21 Jun 2007 164,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 May 2006 155,327 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 155,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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G42 LNY is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G42 LNY, 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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G42 LNY is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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