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B16 CAK

1985 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,098 mi
Last recorded62,098 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CAK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 62,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 62,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 61,847 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 61,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,675 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 60,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,701 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers are smearing and fouling bodywork during operation

centre rear seat belt missing

offside front inner steering rack joint has play

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,939 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 55,806 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 55,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 55,751 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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B16 CAK is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 B16 CAK, 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 B16 CAK registered?

B16 CAK is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B16 CAK safe to buy?

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