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J354 MLE

1992 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,440 mi
Last recorded165,440 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ354 MLE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 165,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 165,460 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 159,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 159,870 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 154,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 154,720 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 151,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 147,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 142,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 136,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 132,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 126,712 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 126,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,391 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 115,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front brakes slightly sticky

slight oil leak

unable to see thickness of inner rear brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,649 miles

N/S/F wheel different to others on vehicle.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge irregulary.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 103,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F wheel different to others on vehicle.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge irregulary.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,203 miles

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2010 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,185 miles

nearside front tyre has small splits/damage in outer sidewall.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 88,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has small splits/damage in outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 75,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,218 miles

deep/cuts splits in offside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,806 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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J354 MLE is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J354 MLE, 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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J354 MLE is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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