1991 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · J617 JBP
1991 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 144,835 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J617 JBP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 144,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J617 JBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Toyota Celica (J617 JBP) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
J617 JBP Mileage History
- 16/06/2022135,351 mi
- 10/06/2023142,783 mi+7,432 mi
- 17/07/2026144,832 mi+2,049 mi
- 21/07/2026144,835 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,316 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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