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M442 UBU

1995 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,045 mi
Last recorded142,045 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 UBU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 142,045 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 142,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No Catalytic converter present (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 140,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 140,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 139,879 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 139,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 138,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 137,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 136,060 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 136,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 124,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 117,815 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 92,585 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 89,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,760 miles

Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

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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M442 UBU is a 1995 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 M442 UBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M442 UBU registered?

M442 UBU is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M442 UBU safe to buy?

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