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J2 OYM

1993 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,572 mi
Last recorded207,572 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Toyota Celica125,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 OYM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 207,572 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2015 206,315 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes spliting

Front exhaust heat shield broken

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge , side wall cracking & on 2.00 MM

O/S/F , N/S/R & O/S/R tyres wearing on inner edges

slight blow at exhaust tail box

two screws missing from steering wheel boss

Fail 13 May 2015 206,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front anti roll bar bushes spliting

Front exhaust heat shield broken

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge , side wall cracking & on 2.00 MM

O/S/F , N/S/R & O/S/R tyres wearing on inner edges

slight blow at exhaust tail box

two screws missing from steering wheel boss

Pass 27 May 2014 204,948 miles

Both front anti roll bar rear bushes spliting

Exhaust blow at tail box (slight)

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre side wall crazing and tread low inner edge

front exhaust heat shield broken

two screws missing from steering wheel centre boss

Fail 14 May 2014 204,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front anti roll bar rear bushes spliting

Exhaust blow at tail box (slight)

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre side wall crazing and tread low inner edge

front exhaust heat shield broken

two screws missing from steering wheel centre boss

Pass 10 May 2013 202,820 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 202,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 steering rack gator twisted

Fail 15 Feb 2013 202,762 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

N/s outer CV joint gaitor leaking some grease.

N/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted.

One centre exhaust hanger corroded off.

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 196,901 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 196,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 189,088 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 180,531 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 180,529 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 173,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 173,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 166,075 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 166,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 156,843 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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J2 OYM is a 1993 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 125,066 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 J2 OYM, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J2 OYM registered?

J2 OYM is a 1993 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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