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B472 AHM

1985 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,363 mi
Last recorded120,363 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB472 AHM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,295 miles

exhaust rubbers cracked

exhaust system corroded

front flexy brake hoses cracked

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear coil springs corroded

rear flexy brake hoses cracked

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 13 May 2010 119,285 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill

front flexy brake hoses cracked

heavy underbody corrosion

offside front to rear metal brake line corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 119,145 miles

brake fluid level low

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs corroded inside edge

front flexi brake hoses cracked

front shock absorbers weak on bounce

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension bushes weak

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 27 Aug 2008 119,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs corroded inside edge

front flexi brake hoses cracked

front shock absorbers weak on bounce

general underbody corrosion

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 23 Aug 2007 116,760 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 115,181 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 112,600 miles

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

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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B472 AHM is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B472 AHM, 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 B472 AHM registered?

B472 AHM is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B472 AHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B472 AHM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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