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J166 RTA

1992 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,854 mi
Last recorded106,854 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 RTA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 106,854 miles

brakes binding slightly

tyres perrished

Fail 17 Dec 2013 106,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brakes binding slightly

tyres perrished

Pass 13 Feb 2010 106,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

general chassis corrosion

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2009 103,252 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2008 97,509 miles

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

Poor headlamp patern on nearside.

Rear exhaust insecure at centre joint.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 97,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Poor headlamp patern on nearside.

Rear exhaust insecure at centre joint.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,590 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 92,515 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

both rear rollbar bushes worn

n s f foglamp inop

n s f tyre wearing smooth inner edge

rear axle mounting bush split

Pass 27 Jan 2006 84,147 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 83,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (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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J166 RTA is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RTA, 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 J166 RTA registered?

J166 RTA is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J166 RTA safe to buy?

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