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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CELICAs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:51.73%
(The average a petrol TOYOTA CELICA year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:2,225 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment176
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively129
Registration plate lamp issues115
Brake pipe excessively corroded88
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|87
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|85
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|62
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|58
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|54
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|50
Brakes imbalanced across an axle47
Registration plate issues46
Rear brake binding46
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|42
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|41
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|41
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|39
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|35
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|34
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|34
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|32
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|32
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|31
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|31
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|30
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|28
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort26
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|23
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|23
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|22
Windscreen has damage21
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|20
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|19
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|19
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|19
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|19
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|18
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|18
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|17
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|12
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|12
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|11
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault10
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|10
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|10
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Emissions not tested |7.0|9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|9
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|9
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|8
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|8
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|8
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|7
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|7
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Windscreen washer not working 5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|5
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|5
Front brake application uneven5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing |2.5.A.4|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|4
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|4
Brake hose damaged4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4

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