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J23 WRC

1994 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,279 mi
Last recorded166,279 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 WRC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 166,279 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 166,268 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 164,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 160,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 158,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 153,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2020 148,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 148,872 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 147,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 147,961 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both fronts rotating in wrong direction. (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 145,403 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 21 Nov 2015 145,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear above fuel tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 135,090 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brake pedal travel

condition of rear brake discs

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipes x 2

slight roughness in wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2010 138,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front off side drive shaft inner c v boot split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2010 137,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front off side drive shaft inner c v boot split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 124,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 124,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 104,203 miles

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

slight travel from hand brake

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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J23 WRC is a 1994 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,341 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 J23 WRC, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J23 WRC registered?

J23 WRC is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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