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K104 BGS

1993 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

157,635 mi
Last recorded157,635 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Toyota Celica125,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK104 BGS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 157,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on the outer wall

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

corrosion on fuel tank filler pipe and pipes from tank to engine

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

oil leak

rear Axel corroded

rear disks corroded

steering rack wet

water leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 157,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on the outer wall

corrosion on fuel tank filler pipe and pipes from tank to engine

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

oil leak

rear Axel corroded

rear disks corroded

steering rack wet

water leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 154,288 miles

corrosion to underbody

oil leak

slight corrosion all brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2014 154,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

corrosion to underbody

oil leak

slight corrosion all brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2012 148,754 miles

brake pipes greased

oil leak

oil low

radiator poor condtion

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 148,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes greased

oil leak

oil low

radiator poor condtion

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2012 148,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 145,548 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 145,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 133,799 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 133,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 128,244 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 119,757 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 119,757 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 111,537 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 111,537 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 109,602 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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K104 BGS is a 1993 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 125,066 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 K104 BGS, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K104 BGS is a 1993 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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