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B500 PFX

1984 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

231,107 mi
Last recorded231,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Toyota Celica94,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 PFX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 231,107 miles

All tyres perished

Bottom of n/s door skin corroded

Inner and outer sills corroding

No rear washers

Rear subframe bushes are perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 231,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

All tyres perished

Bottom of n/s door skin corroded

Inner and outer sills corroding

No rear washers

Rear subframe bushes are perished

Pass 21 Jul 2012 230,314 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 230,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 227,780 miles

front tyres cracked/perished

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake discs corroded

steering wheel cover moves on wheel frame

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 7 Feb 2011 227,751 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres cracked/perished

o/s/f outer door handle loose in door but opens door

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake discs corroded

steering wheel cover moves on wheel frame

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2010 225,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 225,655 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 223,432 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 222,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 220,061 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 216,162 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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B500 PFX is a 1984 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 94,711 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 B500 PFX, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B500 PFX is a 1984 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 August 1984.

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