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H179 UGT

1990 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,960 mi
Last recorded128,960 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 UGT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,960 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 128,950 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill. (marked yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 125,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 May 2024 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2023 123,203 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 123,200 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 117,507 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,903 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 113,932 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 113,932 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,952 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 108,887 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Unable to carry out emission test due to major exhaust leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 106,354 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,354 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,303 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2012 106,069 miles

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

corrosion on underbody in places...underbody components corroding

nearside rear tyre starting to split

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,176 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on underbody components

radiator in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 103,836 miles

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

advise to change rear number plate

corrosion on underbody components

nearside rear tyre inner wall split,not showing cord

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Apr 2010 103,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

spare tyre flat

advise to change rear number plate

front tyres worn on insides,tyres just legal

nearside rear tyre inner wall split,not showing cord

offside rear wheel binding slightly

oil leaks

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2009 102,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes leading into rear compensator corroding

corrosion on underbody in places,and underbody components

oil around power steering pump

radiator in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2009 102,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes leading into rear compensator corroding

corrosion on underbody in places,and underbody components

oil around power steering pump

radiator in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2005 102,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 102,287 miles

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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H179 UGT is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 H179 UGT, 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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H179 UGT is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 1990.

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