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C148 RPJ

1985 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,901 mi
Last recorded137,901 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC148 RPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 137,901 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

corrosion forming on vehical body

Fail 26 Nov 2015 137,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

corrosion forming on vehical body

Pass 24 Dec 2014 136,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER POOR CONDITION

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/FRONT SCREEN DAMAGED

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 136,574 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT CROSS MEMBER POOR CONDITION

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/FRONT SCREEN DAMAGED

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C148 RPJ is a 1985 Toyota Celica in White with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C148 RPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C148 RPJ registered?

C148 RPJ is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C148 RPJ safe to buy?

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