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A9 YAK

1985 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,140 mi
Last recorded104,140 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YAK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 103,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,281 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,152 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 96,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,858 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 90,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,189 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 89,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,819 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 86,819 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,371 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 78,354 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,592 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 74,592 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,032 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 78,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,778 miles

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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A9 YAK is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 103,711 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 A9 YAK, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 YAK is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 March 1985.

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