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A454 FDL

1983 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,098 mi
Last recorded164,098 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1983 Toyota Celica78,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA454 FDL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 164,098 miles

ALL suspension, chassis, body, braking, exhaust and drive system heavily corroded

All tyres heavily perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 164,098 miles

ALL suspension, chassis, body, braking, exhaust and drive system heavily corroded

All tyres heavily perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 10 Aug 2006 163,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 163,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes all 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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A454 FDL is a 1983 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A454 FDL, 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 A454 FDL registered?

A454 FDL is a 1983 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 1983.

Is A454 FDL safe to buy?

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