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D300 VAO

1987 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,520 mi
Last recorded70,520 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 VAO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 70,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 69,341 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 67,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,154 miles

n/s/r wheel arch holed but not in prescribed area

rear brakes very slightly sticky

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,662 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes very slightly sticky

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 64,781 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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D300 VAO is a 1987 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 97,696 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 D300 VAO, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D300 VAO registered?

D300 VAO is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D300 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D300 VAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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