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J400 CEL

1992 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

100,417 mi
Last recorded100,417 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 CEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,555 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,602 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 217,439 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 215,984 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 215,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 93,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 91,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 90,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 89,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 89,165 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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J400 CEL is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J400 CEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J400 CEL registered?

J400 CEL is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J400 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 CEL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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