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K257 POW

1993 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,115 mi
Last recorded121,115 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Celica125,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 POW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 121,115 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 115,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 115,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 110,758 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 110,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 105,018 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 105,018 miles

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

Offside 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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K257 POW is a 1993 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K257 POW, 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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What year was K257 POW registered?

K257 POW is a 1993 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K257 POW safe to buy?

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