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M285 DGF

1995 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

179,778 mi
Last recorded179,778 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 DGF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 179,778 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake back plates corroded

inner, outer sills, chassis rails, floor pans corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 174,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills and chassis corroded

offside front and both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 173,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills and chassis corroded

offside front and both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 167,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake back palte corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 167,422 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system poor condition ref joints.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 158,703 miles

see advisory number:-692040200366

Fail 27 Oct 2010 158,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake discs front and rear pitted.

Corrosion around vehicle , inner sills , floors , doors , wheel arches etc.

Exhaust system poor condition/corroded.

Offside outer sill weak and corroded but not holed.

Offside rear brake heavily binding , nearside rear brake slight bind.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 152,805 miles

Oil leak

areas of surface corrision

Fail 13 Nov 2009 152,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

areas of surface corrision

Pass 11 Nov 2008 147,433 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 138,819 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 138,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 125,438 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2006 125,438 miles

Front wipers split

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2005 110,078 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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M285 DGF is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 116,254 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 M285 DGF, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M285 DGF is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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