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A578 RAE

1983 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,917 mi
Last recorded86,917 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1983 Toyota Celica78,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA578 RAE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 86,917 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,920 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,371 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wings rusty where they meet floor

both outer sills slight soft

vehicle under sealed

Fail 5 Mar 2021 83,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all four coil springs corroded

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2020 82,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections of (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all four coil springs corroded

offside front tyre and offside rear tyre deteriorated

offside side repeater lamp bulb not working

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,909 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Windscreen washers poor.

Fail 21 Nov 2018 81,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Windscreen washers poor.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,612 miles

Oil leak

all tyres wearing low

entire underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,485 miles

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

nearside rear inner wing corroded and holed not within prescribed area

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2009 79,485 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear inner wing corroded and holed not within prescribed area

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 77,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 75,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,404 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 7,399 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 71,790 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear boot floor corroded joining crossmember

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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A578 RAE is a 1983 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A578 RAE, 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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A578 RAE is a 1983 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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