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J474 XAJ

1991 Toyota Celsior

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Celsior135,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ474 XAJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelsior
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 152,705 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 152,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 151,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 151,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 150,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 148,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r caliper bolt loose

steering rack has slight leak of oil

Fail 10 Jan 2013 148,468 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 147,851 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 147,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 146,286 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 145,538 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 144,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 143,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 141,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 140,813 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celsior?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
3,904
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 19
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
fog lamp not working 11
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J474 XAJ is a 1991 Toyota Celsior in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Celsior models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 135,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celsior fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J474 XAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celsior typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Toyota Celsior is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J474 XAJ registered?

J474 XAJ is a 1991 Toyota Celsior, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J474 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J474 XAJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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