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B221 BHD

1985 Toyota Celica

Gold Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,219 mi
Last recorded88,219 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB221 BHD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,219 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 88,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Welding must be one continuous seam and in line with original construction. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 88,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily waxoiled

rear tyres slightly persihed

very slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

front crossmember deteriated

heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jun 2017 87,935 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2015 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

underbody heavily corroded in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front subframe corroded

n/s wiper deteriorated

osr brake lower than nsr

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front subframe corroded

n/s wiper deteriorated

osr brake lower than nsr

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,939 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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B221 BHD is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Gold with a 1,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B221 BHD, 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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B221 BHD is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 April 1985.

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