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J166 HLG

1992 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,199 mi
Last recorded138,199 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 HLG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 138,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on hand brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion rear of vehicle

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Fail 24 Nov 2025 138,199 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on hand brake cable (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion rear of vehicle

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Pass 21 Nov 2024 136,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2024 136,913 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits first idle fast test (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake adjuster (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2023 134,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,742 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,491 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 126,089 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 126,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2013 126,077 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,184 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 125,184 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 121,832 miles

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 121,831 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 119,842 miles

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

near side rear brake pipes cvorroded .

Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,483 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 114,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 112,870 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 112,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 112,108 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 112,108 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to offside floor

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2005 111,604 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 111,604 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J166 HLG is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J166 HLG, 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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J166 HLG is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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