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CPB 171Y

1983 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

289,138 mi
Last recorded289,138 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Toyota Celica78,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 171Y
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 289,138 miles

Floor pan

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 288,417 miles

floor pan corroded

steering rack slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2016 288,411 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking to the tank (7.2.3)

floor pan corroded

steering rack slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 287,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 286,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 281,693 miles

nearside rear inner/outer sill coroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 274,808 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 267,769 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 260,706 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear handbbake cable braket broken

Pass 20 Dec 2008 252,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 247,256 miles

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

offside rear outer sill coroded

Pass 17 Feb 2007 242,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2007 242,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 235,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2006 235,267 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

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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CPB 171Y is a 1983 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 78,689 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 CPB 171Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CPB 171Y registered?

CPB 171Y is a 1983 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 June 1983.

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