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B448 JNH

1985 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,364 mi
Last recorded146,364 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 JNH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 146,364 miles

vehicle heavily modified for track use

Pass 30 May 2025 145,867 miles

vehicle heavily modified for track use

Pass 24 May 2024 142,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle modified for track use

Pass 12 May 2023 140,460 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle heavily modified for track use

Pass 18 May 2022 137,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 135,050 miles

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 129,348 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 129,343 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 120,340 miles

offside rear sill starting to corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 13 May 2011 113,607 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Tyres worn on inner edges

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2011 113,607 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

Tyres worn on inner edges

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2010 105,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 98,083 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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B448 JNH is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B448 JNH, 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 B448 JNH registered?

B448 JNH is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 June 1985.

Is B448 JNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B448 JNH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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