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L208 PRA

1994 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,708 mi
Last recorded148,708 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 PRA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 148,708 miles

handbrake had travel but not excessive

Fail 25 Sep 2012 148,708 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)

handbrake had travel but not excessive

Pass 29 Sep 2011 142,514 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 142,514 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 139,036 miles

split pin missing from nearside track rod end

Fail 29 Sep 2010 139,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

split pin missing from nearside track rod end

Pass 5 Sep 2009 133,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 129,067 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 129,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 120,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 111,714 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 111,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 104,919 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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L208 PRA is a 1994 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 L208 PRA, 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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What year was L208 PRA registered?

L208 PRA is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 March 1994.

Is L208 PRA safe to buy?

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