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M490 OEL

1995 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,156 mi
Last recorded153,156 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 OEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 153,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 152,902 miles

Rear slight rear exhaust blow

Fail 4 May 2023 152,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear slight rear exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jul 2019 152,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 152,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 151,491 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 151,383 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,045 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 147,575 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 145,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 143,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 142,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 142,824 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 141,358 miles

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

only just passed cat test

Pass 25 Jun 2007 136,157 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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M490 OEL is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M490 OEL, 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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What year was M490 OEL registered?

M490 OEL is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M490 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 OEL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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