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B281 FET

1985 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,540 mi
Last recorded145,540 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB281 FET
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2006 145,540 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 145,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n.s inner sill at rear & outer sill around wheel arch

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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B281 FET is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B281 FET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B281 FET registered?

B281 FET is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B281 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B281 FET shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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