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J953 CEV

1991 Toyota Celsior

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,216 mi
Last recorded119,216 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Celsior135,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 CEV
MakeToyota
ModelCelsior
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 119,216 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 119,216 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 110,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2008 113,693 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 113,671 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 113,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 109,121 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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J953 CEV is a 1991 Toyota Celsior in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J953 CEV, 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.

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J953 CEV is a 1991 Toyota Celsior, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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