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J489 ONB

1992 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,347 mi
Last recorded142,347 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 ONB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 142,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 142,344 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2013 142,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 142,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 141,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 141,655 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 141,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 140,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 134,290 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 127,006 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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J489 ONB is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J489 ONB, 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 J489 ONB registered?

J489 ONB is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 January 1992.

Is J489 ONB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J489 ONB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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