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J123 JXX

1993 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,961 mi
Last recorded81,961 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Celica125,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 JXX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,961 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 81,914 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 72,794 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 72,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 68,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 65,730 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 65,694 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2016 62,720 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 62,720 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,959 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,538 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,517 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 57,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,728 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 53,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JXX is a 1993 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

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

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