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H242 TEP

1991 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,398 mi
Last recorded200,398 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Celica126,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 TEP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 200,398 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 200,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 195,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 191,196 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 191,079 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 184,592 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 184,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 178,254 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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H242 TEP is a 1991 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H242 TEP, 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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What year was H242 TEP registered?

H242 TEP is a 1991 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H242 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H242 TEP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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