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H185 DHD

1990 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,328 mi
Last recorded147,328 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 DHD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 147,328 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 147,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 142,718 miles

vehicle been standing brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 142,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle been standing brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 137,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 137,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 127,497 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 127,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.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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H185 DHD is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H185 DHD, 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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What year was H185 DHD registered?

H185 DHD is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is H185 DHD safe to buy?

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