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J457 KFB

1992 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 KFB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 116,482 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 115,685 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 115,679 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,385 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp incomplete/ damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2009 113,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlamp incomplete/ damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2008 102,437 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 102,248 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 80,771 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 80,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front screen scored

rear anti roll bar mounts worn

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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J457 KFB is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J457 KFB, 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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J457 KFB is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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