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L237 WAP

1994 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 WAP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 120,563 miles

Brake performance not tested due to cut in flexi hose (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 118,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 118,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 114,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 103,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Jul 2015 103,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,675 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Fail 25 Feb 2014 101,666 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Fail 24 Feb 2014 101,654 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,551 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 101,551 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 101,365 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 101,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,888 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 100,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 100,901 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 100,901 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 97,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,458 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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L237 WAP is a 1994 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L237 WAP, 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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L237 WAP is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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