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G494 WMU

1990 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,624 mi
Last recorded84,624 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 WMU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,624 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 84,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,780 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,375 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 76,780 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs correded but not effecting braking performance

Fail 18 Jan 2016 76,780 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs correded but not effecting braking performance

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,776 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 76,771 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,961 miles

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

n/s internal door release sticking affecting closure

steering colum noisy

steering rack internally worn/noisy

Fail 5 Feb 2013 74,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s internal door release sticking affecting closure

steering colum noisy

steering rack internally worn/noisy

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,476 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 72,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,515 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,390 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,389 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,689 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

tyre tread depth low on the inner edges of offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2005 61,855 miles

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

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

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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G494 WMU is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G494 WMU, 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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What year was G494 WMU registered?

G494 WMU is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G494 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G494 WMU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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