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842 FPD

1985 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,414 mi
Last recorded88,414 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration842 FPD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,414 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,338 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,270 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 88,047 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,638 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 87,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,869 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,842 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 86,842 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2014 86,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 84,984 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 83,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension components

suspension bushes perished & some splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,324 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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842 FPD is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 103,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 842 FPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 842 FPD registered?

842 FPD is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 August 1985.

Is 842 FPD safe to buy?

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