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FRF 884T

1979 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRF 884T
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,209 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 97,209 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,209 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016
Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 96,683 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 96,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 96,342 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 94,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

bonnet corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 94,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet corroded

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,734 miles

advise brake pipe system corrosion

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corrosion

advise suspension component corrosion front and rear

Fail 20 Oct 2008 92,734 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise brake pipe system corrosion

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corrosion

advise suspension component corrosion front and rear

Pass 22 Oct 2007 85,896 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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FRF 884T is a 1979 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FRF 884T, 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.

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What year was FRF 884T registered?

FRF 884T is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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