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LLX 379V

1980 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

40,899 mi
Last recorded40,899 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1980 Toyota Celica54,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLX 379V
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,899 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s door mirror small

Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,895 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/door mirror small

Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,076 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s second main beam not working

washers just wetting screen

windscreen scratched

Fail 15 Sep 2006 40,076 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s second main beam not working

washers just wetting screen

windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Sep 2006 40,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

n/s inner main beam not working

n/s rear inner sidelight not working

o/s/f and n/s/r shock absorbers soft

windscreen scratched

windscreen washers only just wetting screen

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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LLX 379V is a 1980 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 54,632 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 LLX 379V, 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 46 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LLX 379V is a 1980 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 March 1980.

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