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EPW 848T

1979 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,413 mi
Last recorded92,413 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPW 848T
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,413 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2012

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EPW 848T is a 1979 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 42,502 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 EPW 848T, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPW 848T registered?

EPW 848T is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is EPW 848T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPW 848T 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.

Does EPW 848T have outstanding finance?

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