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G498 XMG

1990 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,621 mi
Last recorded110,621 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 XMG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,621 miles

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

Handbrake travel excessive (adjustment needed)

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Tracking arm slight movement marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under vehicle corroded

covers + shield fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,422 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 93,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,584 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,311 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,518 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,316 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 77,219 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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G498 XMG is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G498 XMG, 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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G498 XMG is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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