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KEW 722W

1981 Toyota Celica

White Lpg 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,131 mi
Last recorded65,131 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1981 Toyota Celica51,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEW 722W
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,131 miles

this vehicle has had a significant amount of welding

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,404 miles

Considerable amount of welding within prescribed areas at rear offside and nearside suspension mounting points.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 58,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front,and n/s rear wheel arch slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,520 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 51,511 miles

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

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

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

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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KEW 722W is a 1981 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,968cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 51,516 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 KEW 722W, 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 45 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 KEW 722W registered?

KEW 722W is a 1981 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is KEW 722W safe to buy?

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