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G979 AJH

1990 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,157 mi
Last recorded111,157 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 AJH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 111,157 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/ front pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 105,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear lights and indicators and front indicators have product on lenses reducing light output

Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under body has been undersealed recently prior to mot test

Fail 30 Mar 2016 101,483 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under body has been undersealed recently prior to mot test

Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,447 miles

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

both rear sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Aug 2011 94,201 miles

brake pipes into and out of load sensing valve rusty

exhaust note emmited slight excess

Fail 16 Aug 2011 94,200 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake pipes into and out of load sensing valve rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,569 miles

exhaust emits noise

Fail 1 Jul 2010 92,565 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,578 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 89,381 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 May 2008 82,721 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 82,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front floor pan damaged.

offside front chassis damaged next to anti roll bar mounting.

Pass 1 May 2007 78,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 72,397 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 72,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake pads look low

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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G979 AJH is a 1990 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G979 AJH, 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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G979 AJH is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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