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L227 UBD

1994 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,646 mi
Last recorded152,646 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 UBD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 152,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 152,628 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wear + nearing wear barr

Pass 19 Feb 2009 149,731 miles

exhaust starting to corrode at silencer to c/pipe joint

o/s/r + o/s/f tyres starting to wear on sides

rear discs starting to corrode

rear upper brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2009 149,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust starting to corrode at silencer to c/pipe joint

o/s/r + o/s/f tyres starting to wear on sides

rear discs starting to corrode

rear upper brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2008 144,552 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes showing signs of corosion

o/s/r brake disc coroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 137,985 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 discs showing signs of wear (rear starting to corrode)

rear no plate starting to discolour

slight knock from steering rack aera

Pass 1 Mar 2006 131,928 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 131,928 miles

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

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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L227 UBD is a 1994 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L227 UBD, 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 L227 UBD registered?

L227 UBD is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L227 UBD safe to buy?

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