1990 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · H425 FPJ
1990 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 126,825 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H425 FPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 126,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H425 FPJ 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 1990 Toyota Celica (H425 FPJ) between January 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”.
H425 FPJ Mileage History
- 20/01/2025123,662 mi
- 24/01/2025123,685 mi+23 mi
- 16/02/2026126,794 mi+3,109 mi
- 28/04/2026126,824 mi+30 mi
- 08/05/2026126,825 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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