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J123 CEL

1993 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,419 mi
Last recorded109,419 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Celica125,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 CEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 109,419 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension

general corrosion to chassis

underbody greased

Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil wax sprayed to underbody front to rear

Pass 21 Oct 2023 102,843 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underbody various places

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,149 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inside arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inside arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 23 Oct 2020 96,902 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,380 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Jul 2012 92,335 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,475 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 87,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,120 miles

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

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

rear pads part seized

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 76,171 miles

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

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

Offside 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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J123 CEL is a 1993 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 125,066 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 J123 CEL, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J123 CEL registered?

J123 CEL is a 1993 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is J123 CEL safe to buy?

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