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D979 FUL

1986 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,729 mi
Last recorded173,729 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Toyota Celica100,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD979 FUL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 173,729 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 173,729 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2005 158,819 miles

oil leak

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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D979 FUL is a 1986 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D979 FUL, 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 D979 FUL registered?

D979 FUL is a 1986 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is D979 FUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D979 FUL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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