1988 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · F191 HMV
1988 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 116,273 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1998cc
F191 HMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 116,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F191 HMV Mileage History
- 04/05/2023113,359 mi
- 28/05/2024114,467 mi+1,108 mi
- 21/05/2025115,398 mi+931 mi
- 19/05/2026116,273 mi+875 mi
- 19/05/2026116,273 mi
Average of roughly 958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F191 HMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Toyota Celica (F191 HMV) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))”.
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