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J246 RRU

1992 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,006 mi
Last recorded169,006 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 RRU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 169,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 168,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 163,146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 160,023 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 157,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 155,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 154,703 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 148,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 148,146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 140,372 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 133,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 133,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 130,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 128,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 124,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 120,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 118,406 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 RRU is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

J246 RRU is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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