Toyota Celica MOT Results

Registered in 1998
60.5% pass rate
from 585 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Celica is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (89% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (96% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 11% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.17% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.17% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.17% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.34% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (15 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system (77% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.85% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.34% fail on Tank
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Panel
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.34% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.51% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.34% fail on Springs (83% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Coil springs (81% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.51% fail on Headlamps (83% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.34% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (66% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.34% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.17% fail on Steering column
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.17% fail on Speedometer

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