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C212 DWL

1985 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,609 mi
Last recorded67,609 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC212 DWL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,609 miles

engine oil leaks

rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,272 miles

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

general light corrosion to suspension

outer sills have light corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,145 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 62,867 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,122 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,829 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,470 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 61,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 60,763 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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C212 DWL is a 1985 Toyota Celica in White with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C212 DWL, 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 C212 DWL registered?

C212 DWL is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C212 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C212 DWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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