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H13 JGW

1998 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 JGW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 139,098 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

corrotion on nearside lower wing

quait a bit of corrotion under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2009 137,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 137,137 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,364 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre minnor crackes

quit a bit of corrotion under vihicle

Fail 28 Nov 2008 134,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre minnor crackes

quit a bit of corrotion under vihicle

Pass 8 Dec 2007 131,923 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rust under vehicle body

Fail 30 Nov 2007 131,923 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rust under vehicle body

Pass 5 Dec 2006 129,138 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 129,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corotion on fuel filler pipe & wiper poor cleans screen ok

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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H13 JGW is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,130 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 H13 JGW, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H13 JGW is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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