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J240 ARM

1992 Toyota Celica

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,393 mi
Last recorded115,393 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 ARM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,393 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,691 miles

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

nsr inner wing and osr sill end rusting

steering rack rubber mounting bushes perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2014 112,463 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,660 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 110,631 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,916 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very heavy oil leak resulting in rubber bushs on o/s/f deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,457 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 90,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,530 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 76,230 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 76,112 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 70,622 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2005 70,636 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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J240 ARM is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J240 ARM, 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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J240 ARM is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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