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JTC 685X

1982 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,879 mi
Last recorded5,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Toyota Celica61,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTC 685X
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 5,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 1,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 72 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 72 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 5 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 13,291 miles

ball joint and steering joint gaiters deteriorated

both wiper blades deteriorated

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2016 13,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 12,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 27,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,529 miles

wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2011 10,278 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 3,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 2 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 1 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JTC 685X is a 1982 Toyota Celica in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 61,044 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 JTC 685X, 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 44 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 JTC 685X registered?

JTC 685X is a 1982 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 April 1982.

Is JTC 685X safe to buy?

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