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FDG 971T

1979 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,101 mi
Last recorded53,101 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDG 971T
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,101 miles

damage to rear bumper

serface corrotion to under side of body

Fail 31 Aug 2013 53,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

damage to rear bumper

serface corrotion to under side of body

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,048 miles

rear suspension bushed deteriorated and perished but no excessive movement

slight play in steering box/linkage

Fail 2 Aug 2012 53,048 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear suspension bushed deteriorated and perished but no excessive movement

slight play in steering box/linkage

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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FDG 971T is a 1979 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FDG 971T, 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 FDG 971T registered?

FDG 971T is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 June 1979.

Is FDG 971T safe to buy?

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