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B399 FGT

1985 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,153 mi
Last recorded13,153 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB399 FGT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 13,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 131,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 130,769 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 130,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,517 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 130,462 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 130,293 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 130,065 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 128,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 128,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 128,404 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 128,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 128,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 128,064 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 127,590 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

floor pans and sill drop plates under sealed

front and rear antiroll bar link bushes perishing

genral corrosion suspension compononents

oil leak sump damaged

osf chassis rail corroding/signs of corrosion rear spring mounts signs of repairs

repairs to prescribed areas covered in undersill

Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,590 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery insecure

floor pans and sill drop plates under sealed

front and rear antiroll bar link bushes perishing

genral corrosion suspension compononents

oil leak sump damaged

osf chassis rail corroding/signs of corrosion rear spring mounts signs of repairs

repairs to prescribed areas covered in undersill

Fail 15 Dec 2008 127,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear lower panels and closing panels corroded and holed outside prescribed areas/sides of boot floor

front and rear suspension components corroded,rear anti roll bar badly corroded

fuel pipes badly corroded,recommend attention

genral under body corrosion

oil sump damaged

osf indicator loose,secured with tape,recommend attention

signs of fluid on power steering rack and feed pipes

Fail 8 Nov 2007 12,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 123,616 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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B399 FGT is a 1985 Toyota Celica in White with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B399 FGT, 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 B399 FGT registered?

B399 FGT is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 May 1985.

Is B399 FGT safe to buy?

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