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A251 OPX

1983 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,700 mi
Last recorded52,700 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Toyota Celica78,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA251 OPX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,700 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

most welding repairs to the vehicle appear to be of poor quality

nearside front chassis outrigger badly corroded

battery insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,097 miles

as original test

Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,809 miles

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

n/s/f chassis corroded

rear spring mountings corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,548 miles

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Fail 17 Aug 2006 52,548 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general corrosion to vehicle

outer sills corroded

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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A251 OPX is a 1983 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A251 OPX, 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 A251 OPX registered?

A251 OPX is a 1983 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A251 OPX safe to buy?

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