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BMB 274S

1978 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 274S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,643 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under covered by underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,640 miles

Both front wheels are binding slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Steering linkages have slight free play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underside of vehicle is covered in under seal preventing full inspection of components.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front wheels are binding slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Steering linkages have slight free play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underside of vehicle is covered in under seal preventing full inspection of components.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,585 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

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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BMB 274S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,589 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 BMB 274S, 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 48 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMB 274S registered?

BMB 274S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 January 1978.

Is BMB 274S safe to buy?

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