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J431 MCV

1992 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,184 mi
Last recorded217,184 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ431 MCV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 217,184 miles

Brake pedal reserve low

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and o/s inner sills, rear inner arches, floors, chassis, strut mounting, subframe, suspension arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 216,907 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 215,483 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 213,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 210,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 208,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 206,054 miles

corrosion to boot floor but not within prescribed area

surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2014 206,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to boot floor but not within prescribed area

surface corrocion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2013 205,106 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side mirror damagaded

Fail 22 Jul 2013 205,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side mirror damagaded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 200,235 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 200,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 190,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 190,643 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 184,282 miles

sill cover fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2010 184,123 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 178,109 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 173,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted all of sill not visable

Fail 16 Apr 2008 173,832 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted all of sill not visable

Pass 3 Apr 2007 169,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight weep from power steering area

Pass 20 Apr 2006 162,685 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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J431 MCV is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J431 MCV, 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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J431 MCV is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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