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A40 VHB

1983 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,270 mi
Last recorded37,270 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Toyota Celica78,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 VHB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 37,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 36,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 36,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 35,409 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,457 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 34,452 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 34,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear shock bottom bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,172 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 33,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,331 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 33,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 33,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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A40 VHB is a 1983 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A40 VHB, 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 A40 VHB registered?

A40 VHB is a 1983 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 August 1983.

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