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D585 TOD

1987 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,601 mi
Last recorded97,601 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Celica97,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD585 TOD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 97,601 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 97,599 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,295 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 97,295 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,402 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,851 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,994 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 91,994 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,912 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 87,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,837 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,167 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,885 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 83,776 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,691 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre sidewall sligtly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre sidewall sligtly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil/fluid leak to o/s/f

Pass 15 May 2007 81,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 81,028 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2006 80,031 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 80,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D585 TOD is a 1987 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 D585 TOD, 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 D585 TOD registered?

D585 TOD is a 1987 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D585 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D585 TOD shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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