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PIB 5149

1990 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,749 mi
Last recorded131,749 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 5149
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 131,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside covered in heavy underseal

Fail 25 Sep 2025 131,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside covered in heavy underseal

Fail 31 Jan 2025 131,737 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle underside is coverd with wax oil

Pass 1 Feb 2024 131,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside coverd in waxoyl

Fail 29 Jan 2024 131,441 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle underside coverd in waxoyl

Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 131,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,284 miles

repair to o/ s sill, undersealed . unable to examine

Fail 21 Sep 2020 130,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

repair to o/ s sill, undersealed . unable to examine

Pass 23 Sep 2019 127,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer fresh under seal on outer sill?

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,388 miles

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

brake pipes undersealed unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,388 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes undersealed unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,840 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 112,820 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 104,619 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 96,259 miles

unable to do complete brakepipe check due to underseal

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 24 Sep 2010 92,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,429 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 79,465 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,976 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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PIB 5149 is a 1990 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PIB 5149, 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 PIB 5149 registered?

PIB 5149 is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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