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J118 TAC

1992 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,458 mi
Last recorded178,458 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 TAC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 178,458 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 178,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

corrosion to inner/outter sills and sill ends, chassis legs, closers, and general underside... also some damage to chassis legs..

o/s/front wishbone oil contamination bushes soft ....SEE FAIL..

Pass 28 Mar 2006 173,529 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 173,529 miles

Offside 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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J118 TAC is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 124,543 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 J118 TAC, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J118 TAC registered?

J118 TAC is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J118 TAC safe to buy?

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