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C179 HEV

1985 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,755 mi
Last recorded148,755 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 HEV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 148,755 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 148,755 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 148,752 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 148,750 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 148,748 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Mounting bolt too short, only comes half way through nut (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 147,947 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 147,947 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 147,943 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 147,934 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 147,933 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 147,928 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 147,927 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C179 HEV is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C179 HEV, 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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C179 HEV is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 September 1985.

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