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J389 PBT

1992 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,326 mi
Last recorded131,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ389 PBT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 131,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 131,194 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bottom arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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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J389 PBT is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J389 PBT, 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 J389 PBT registered?

J389 PBT is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J389 PBT safe to buy?

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