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ERR 249V

1979 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,705 mi
Last recorded45,705 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERR 249V
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 45,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,384 miles

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge/6mm left

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 24 May 2016 41,190 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 41,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective excessive play both mounting bolts on ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,098 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,490 miles

Offside outer sill rusting.

Offside rear shockabsorber hight adjusting ring insecure.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 33,490 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside outer sill rusting.

Offside rear shockabsorber hight adjusting ring insecure.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 28,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,844 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f floor holed and corroded not in P/A

Pass 4 May 2007 27,662 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

o/s/f @ n/s/f floor,s corroded

Pass 4 May 2006 27,496 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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ERR 249V is a 1979 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ERR 249V, 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 ERR 249V registered?

ERR 249V is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is ERR 249V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERR 249V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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