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FBP 904X

1981 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,683 mi
Last recorded69,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Toyota Celica51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBP 904X
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 69,661 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,465 miles

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated sightly

Fail 25 Oct 2018 69,462 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside obligatory mirror deteriorated sightly

Pass 27 Oct 2017 69,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

very slight bind offside front brake

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,270 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 69,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush to end link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,903 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,860 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,277 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,858 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,632 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,127 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 65,638 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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FBP 904X is a 1981 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 51,516 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 FBP 904X, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FBP 904X?

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What year was FBP 904X registered?

FBP 904X is a 1981 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is FBP 904X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBP 904X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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