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B143 RAD

1985 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,972 mi
Last recorded74,972 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 RAD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,972 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,921 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2012 74,337 miles

both outer sill panels corroded

offside front tyre showing age cracks

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,101 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,932 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all under side of vehicle undersealed

front diff oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

offside front outrigger damaged and corroded

offside front tyre cracking and perishing

rear diff oil leak

steering arms slight play in inner ball joints

various brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 70,836 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 70,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 May 2006 68,827 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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B143 RAD is a 1985 Toyota Celica in White with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 B143 RAD, 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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What year was B143 RAD registered?

B143 RAD is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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