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BWY 711S

1978 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,634 mi
Last recorded24,634 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 711S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,634 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,627 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 24,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 24,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 24,010 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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BWY 711S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWY 711S, 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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How do I check the history of BWY 711S?

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What year was BWY 711S registered?

BWY 711S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BWY 711S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 711S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BWY 711S have outstanding finance?

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