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1988 TOYOTA CELICA2.0L Petrol

F462 HUD

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Free vehicle summary for F462 HUD: 1988 TOYOTA CELICA (White, Petrol). Mileage: 107,533. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

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Fuel
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle appears mechanically stable based on its limited MOT history, though the data is significantly outdated. The most recent test on 26 August 2022 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded at 107,533 miles. However, the car has not undergone a recorded inspection in nearly four years relative to the current date of July 2026. This gap leaves the current roadworthiness unverified. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 38 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,830 miles per year. The odometer shows almost no movement over long intervals, increasing by only 292 miles between the 2007 test at 106,738 miles and the 2015 test at 106,851 miles. A further 392 miles were added by July 2017, and only 292 miles were covered in the five years leading up to the August 2022 test. Such prolonged periods of inactivity often lead to specific mechanical degradation. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection for structural corrosion, particularly in the sills and chassis rails, as these vehicles are prone to rust when left standing. The low usage suggests that rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, may have perished due to age rather than wear. The braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers or pitted discs resulting from long-term storage. Given the lack of recorded defects across the sparse history, the vehicle may have been meticulously preserved, but the absence of recent data means the current state of the fuel system and engine seals remains an unknown risk.

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MOT Roadworthiness Score: Average.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle appears mechanically stable based on its limited MOT history, though the data is significantly outdated. The most recent test on 26 August 2022 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded at 107,533 miles. However, the car has not undergone a recorded inspection in nearly four years relative to the current date of July 2026. This gap leaves the current roadworthiness unverified. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 38 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,830 miles per year. The odometer shows almost no movement over long intervals, increasing by only 292 miles between the 2007 test at 106,738 miles and the 2015 test at 106,851 miles. A further 392 miles were added by July 2017, and only 292 miles were covered in the five years leading up to the August 2022 test. Such prolonged periods of inactivity often lead to specific mechanical degradation. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection for structural corrosion, particularly in the sills and chassis rails, as these vehicles are prone to rust when left standing. The low usage suggests that rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, may have perished due to age rather than wear. The braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers or pitted discs resulting from long-term storage. Given the lack of recorded defects across the sparse history, the vehicle may have been meticulously preserved, but the absence of recent data means the current state of the fuel system and engine seals remains an unknown risk.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1988 Toyota Celica (F462 HUD) has a recorded MOT history spanning from August 2022 to August 2022, with 1 MOT test on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Toyota has a 100% success rate (1 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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