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B491 TPW

1985 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,648 mi
Last recorded37,648 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 TPW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,648 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underbody starting to show signs of corrosion and may need attention for next mot

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 31,333 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 31,313 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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B491 TPW is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B491 TPW, 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 B491 TPW registered?

B491 TPW is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 March 1985.

Is B491 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B491 TPW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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