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C747 SLY

1986 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,521 mi
Last recorded226,521 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Celica100,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC747 SLY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 226,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extencive underbody corrosion and welding repairs

Fail 12 Sep 2008 226,513 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extencive underbody corrosion and welding repairs

Pass 12 Jul 2007 216,379 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 21,637 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

fibreglass repair to nearside outer sill panel at rear

front number plate cracked and tarnished

heavy body and underbody corrosion

heavy corrosion of fuel tank filler neck and breather pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2006 207,281 miles

general corrosion welding repairs heavilly undersealed

handbrake noisy operation

Fail 19 Jun 2006 20,708 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery insecure

chip in screen

exhaust blow

front no plate

fuel cap

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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C747 SLY is a 1986 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,900 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 C747 SLY, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C747 SLY registered?

C747 SLY is a 1986 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 February 1986.

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