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H129 MBL

1991 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,929 mi
Last recorded80,929 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Celica126,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,929 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 80,926 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery & terminals are loose.

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Engine and/or auxillaries are noisy.

Front number plate is cracked.

Gaiters on both rear anti roll bar links are split.

Metal fuel pipes are corroded.

O/s front brake pads are low.

Oil all over & dripping from engine.

Slight leak on front exhaust.

Some wear in rear anti roll bar to body bushes.

Gear selection is excessively stiff.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 76,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2007 68,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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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H129 MBL is a 1991 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 126,475 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 H129 MBL, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H129 MBL is a 1991 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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