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H173 VVF

1990 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,536 mi
Last recorded147,536 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 VVF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 147,536 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 147,535 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 145,713 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

metal power steering pipes corroded, rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded, deep cut in osr tyre not too cord,

nsr brakes slightly binding

Fail 15 Aug 2008 145,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

metal power steering pipes corroded, rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded, deep cut in osr tyre not too cord,

nsr brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Aug 2007 143,440 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 140,020 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 140,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 137,000 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2005 137,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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H173 VVF is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H173 VVF, 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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H173 VVF is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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