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J131 HMF

1992 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,891 mi
Last recorded111,891 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 HMF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,891 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive *ADVISE INVESTIGATION/RECTIFICATION* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 111,879 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mount deteriorated/broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive *ADVISE INVESTIGATION/RECTIFICATION* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 109,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint leaking also pipe heavily corroded and slightly leaking. *Advise Replacement* (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mount deteriorated/broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive *ADVISE INVESTIGATION/RECTIFICATION* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 108,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive *Advise Investigation* (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 105,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 103,808 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,302 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,604 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,068 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 81,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak

chip in screen (been repaired)

general surface corrosion to rear underside n rear suspension

Fail 26 Jul 2015 81,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad oil leak

chip in screen (been repaired)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general surface corrosion to rear underside n rear suspension

Pass 19 Jul 2014 79,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,329 miles

Battery insecure.

Exhaust system heavily corroded and rear joint leaking.

Fluctuation to front brake readings.

P.A.S pump very oily.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 75,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure.

Exhaust system heavily corroded and rear joint leaking.

Fluctuation to front brake readings.

P.A.S pump very oily.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 75,061 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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J131 HMF is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J131 HMF, 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 J131 HMF registered?

J131 HMF is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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