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J178 FMA

1992 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,831 mi
Last recorded180,831 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 FMA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2006 180,831 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 180,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J178 FMA is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J178 FMA, 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 J178 FMA registered?

J178 FMA is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 January 1992.

Is J178 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J178 FMA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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