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SAZ 1281

1990 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,917 mi
Last recorded138,917 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Toyota Celica127,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 1281
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 138,917 miles

195/65/14 tyres on front axel--205/60/14 on rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 138,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

195/65/14 tyres on front axel--205/60/14 on rear

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 133,508 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 130,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 126,440 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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SAZ 1281 is a 1990 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SAZ 1281, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAZ 1281 registered?

SAZ 1281 is a 1990 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 October 1990.

Is SAZ 1281 safe to buy?

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