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L237 HCW

1994 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,371 mi
Last recorded109,371 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 HCW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 109,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,931 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 101,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,260 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 93,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,778 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 81,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,802 miles

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

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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L237 HCW is a 1994 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L237 HCW, 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 L237 HCW registered?

L237 HCW is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L237 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L237 HCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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