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J246 NLO

1992 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 NLO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,638 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 136,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 135,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,295 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on inner and outer walls

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 135,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 134,581 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 134,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,474 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 133,474 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 130,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

number plate lights n/w

Pass 7 Oct 2009 125,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 123,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2007 121,220 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 121,220 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 113,481 miles

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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J246 NLO is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Black 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 J246 NLO, 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 J246 NLO registered?

J246 NLO is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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