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H154 BGJ

1991 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,303 mi
Last recorded202,303 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Celica126,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH154 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 202,303 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all arounds (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 202,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 201,225 miles

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

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

light corrosion on undercarr iage

Pass 1 Oct 2019 200,327 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 22 Sep 2018 198,438 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering lock does not work

Fail 20 Sep 2018 198,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering lock does not work

Pass 7 Sep 2017 194,608 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 188,449 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 188,445 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 185,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 180,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 176,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 176,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 171,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 168,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front fog light deteriorated

offside rear tyre side wall has a cut

Fail 2 Sep 2011 168,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front fog light deteriorated

offside rear tyre side wall has a cut

Pass 6 May 2010 163,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

outer sill covered with plastic body kit so they can not be seen

power steering slightly leaking

wheel cap fitted brake pads can not be seen

Pass 7 May 2009 160,851 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 160,844 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 156,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 147,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 147,992 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 141,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 141,593 miles

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

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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H154 BGJ is a 1991 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 H154 BGJ, 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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H154 BGJ is a 1991 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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