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J242 UHB

1992 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,069 mi
Last recorded152,069 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 UHB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 152,069 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 140,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat/belts not tested due to childs seats fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 128,996 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 128,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 128,942 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both rear main steel brake pipes corroding near brake compensator

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/rear tyre close to wear marks

oil leak

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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J242 UHB is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J242 UHB, 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 J242 UHB registered?

J242 UHB is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J242 UHB safe to buy?

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