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JCL 708V

1979 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,307 mi
Last recorded14,307 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCL 708V
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 14,307 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 13,539 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 13,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 12,574 miles

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

underbody corrsion

Pass 27 Nov 2014 10,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 7,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 3,224 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 3,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,803 miles

Oil leak

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

alot of surface corrsion underneath car

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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JCL 708V is a 1979 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JCL 708V, 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 JCL 708V registered?

JCL 708V is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is JCL 708V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCL 708V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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