CarVerify

Free Car Check

B185 BDV

1984 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 2759cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,342 mi
Last recorded109,342 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Toyota Celica94,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 BDV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,342 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,342 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2014 109,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake disc has little rust

Pass 9 Apr 2014 109,286 miles

both front brake disc has little rust

Pass 11 Jun 2013 109,102 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 109,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 108,994 miles

general corrosion underside and outer sills

Fail 22 Feb 2008 108,990 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion underside and outer sills

Pass 25 Jul 2006 102,617 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 102,596 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B185 BDV is a 1984 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 94,711 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 B185 BDV, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B185 BDV?

You can check the full history of B185 BDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B185 BDV registered?

B185 BDV is a 1984 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B185 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B185 BDV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B185 BDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B185 BDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.