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B499 EFL

1985 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,525 mi
Last recorded129,525 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB499 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 129,525 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front head lamp reflectors faded slightly †both rear wheel archs corroded in places temp repair on near side rear †all rear suspension components rusty in places

rear boot floor aera corroded in placesrear inner wheel archs corrded in places †rear chassie corrrded and spring tops corroded in places

Fail 25 Jul 2006 129,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all rear suspension components rusty in places

both front head lamp reflectors faded slightly

both rear wheel archs corroded in places

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front brake back plate is corroded in places

rear boot floor area corroded in places †rear inner wheel archs corroded in places †rear chassie corroded and spring tops corroded in places

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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B499 EFL is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,972cc 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 B499 EFL, 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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B499 EFL is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 April 1985.

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