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L198 PVO

1994 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 PVO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 157,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill has corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 157,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill has corrosion

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 147,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 147,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 137,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,866 miles

exhaust noisy

front tyres worn on edges

slight wear in n/s r and o/s/f shock absorber

Fail 28 May 2016 127,865 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust noisy

front tyres worn on edges

slight wear in n/s r and o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,019 miles

harnesses fitted

interior striped

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn heavily on edges

Fail 1 Jun 2015 124,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 121,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 113,077 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 105,395 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyes worn on inner edge and also perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and also perished

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 24 Apr 2012 105,388 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyes worn on inner edge and also perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and also perished

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 92,765 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 92,065 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,911 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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L198 PVO is a 1994 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L198 PVO, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L198 PVO is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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