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L230 GTX

1994 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

255,521 mi
Last recorded255,521 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 GTX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 255,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 255,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 248,552 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 248,481 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 242,587 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 242,587 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 235,231 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 222,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 208,477 miles

Engine code exact match not found in database. CO limit 3.5%, measured value 0.66%

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Speedometer partly illuminated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 186,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Traces of dried antifreeze at bottom of radiator

slight oil leak around power steering pump area

Fail 9 Sep 2013 186,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Traces of dried antifreeze at bottom of radiator

slight oil leak around power steering pump area

Pass 21 Sep 2012 171,579 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 171,579 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 147,240 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 123,751 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 106,338 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 104,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,531 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 95,469 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 83,466 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 83,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L230 GTX is a 1994 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L230 GTX, 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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L230 GTX is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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