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B544 YJX

1985 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

147,296 mi
Last recorded147,296 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB544 YJX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 147,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 147,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 146,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 146,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 146,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 146,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel lines have corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel lines have some corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 146,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 145,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes near tank corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 145,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 145,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 144,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2012 144,431 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 11 Aug 2011 144,007 miles

drivers seat frame has some movement

rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 143,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 143,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 142,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 141,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 141,139 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 141,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 140,443 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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B544 YJX is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B544 YJX, 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 B544 YJX registered?

B544 YJX is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B544 YJX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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