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L551 KDA

1990 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,270 mi
Last recorded120,270 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 KDA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 120,270 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,863 miles

oil leak inner joints

Pass 6 Nov 2014 115,606 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 115,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,035 miles

Minor oil leak from engine or other compononents.

Nearside front, offside front and rear wiper blades need replacing.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 112,183 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s/f wheel hubs have corrosion

various points of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,122 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 103,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,631 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 101,631 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 99,971 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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L551 KDA is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 127,720 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 L551 KDA, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L551 KDA registered?

L551 KDA is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is L551 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L551 KDA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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