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JWD 951V

1979 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,591 mi
Last recorded72,591 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWD 951V
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,591 miles

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

Fail 6 May 2006 72,564 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded,bushes perished recommend further investigation

n/s/r inner quarter panel corroded

no rear seat belts fitted

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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JWD 951V is a 1979 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 JWD 951V, 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 JWD 951V registered?

JWD 951V is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is JWD 951V safe to buy?

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