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J539 THP

1992 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,237 mi
Last recorded155,237 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Celica124,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ539 THP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 155,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both number plates faded

fuel tank filler neck pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2010 155,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both number plates faded

fuel tank filler neck pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 150,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode

rear exhaust fouling body

Fail 26 May 2009 150,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate cracked.

offside and nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode.

offside rear tyre starting to crack.

rear exhaust corroded and fouling body.

underside engine cover loose.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 148,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust touching body

fuel tank leaking

washer bottle leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2008 148,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust touching body

fuel tank leaking

washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2007 143,226 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 143,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise of slight damage to o/s front wing

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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J539 THP is a 1992 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J539 THP, 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 J539 THP registered?

J539 THP is a 1992 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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