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C236 XVM

1985 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,820 mi
Last recorded65,820 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC236 XVM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,820 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and component's s under sealed

Pass 9 Oct 2023 65,795 miles

underbody and all components under sealed

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,765 miles

underbody and all components under sealed

Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,173 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 58,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deterioating

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body under seals

Pass 17 Apr 2017 52,410 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 44,052 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,368 miles

exhaust croded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,842 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 35,346 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,409 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 31,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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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C236 XVM is a 1985 Toyota Celica in White with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C236 XVM, 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 C236 XVM registered?

C236 XVM is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C236 XVM safe to buy?

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