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A180 FJU

1983 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1983 Toyota Celica78,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA180 FJU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,837 miles

corrosion rear outer sills

Fail 1 Feb 2013 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion rear outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,832 miles

rear suspension arms corroding

slight corrosion front inner arches

slight corrosion outer sills

slight corrosion rear inner arches

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,383 miles

corrosion rear inner arches

corrosion rear suspension arms

rear inner sills corroding

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,983 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 68,983 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A180 FJU is a 1983 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 78,689 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 A180 FJU, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A180 FJU registered?

A180 FJU is a 1983 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 September 1983.

Is A180 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A180 FJU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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