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M289 GMW

1995 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,861 mi
Last recorded104,861 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 GMW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 104,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 104,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 103,724 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 103,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,702 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,262 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 97,262 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,625 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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M289 GMW is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M289 GMW, 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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M289 GMW is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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