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J526 TCF

1992 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,554 mi
Last recorded166,554 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ526 TCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2013 166,554 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 166,554 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 162,901 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 162,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 159,621 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 159,629 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both rear shockabsorber bellows perished. Amall cracks found in o/s/r road tyre.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 156,029 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 156,029 miles

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

Very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link. n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough. n/s/f tyre close to legal limit. Small nail in o/s/r tyre. Only one reverse light working

Pass 17 Aug 2009 150,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 143,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 138,695 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 138,620 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2006 134,271 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 134,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J526 TCF is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J526 TCF, 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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What year was J526 TCF registered?

J526 TCF is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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