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LVE 958P

1976 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,404 mi
Last recorded86,404 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Toyota Celica62,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVE 958P
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion ABOVE THE EXHAUST REAR BOX (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,404 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion ABOVE THE EXHAUST REAR BOX (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 85,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,511 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 85,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 84,111 miles

BOTH SILLS WEAK

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 84,111 miles

BOTH SILLS WEAK

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

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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LVE 958P is a 1976 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,273 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 LVE 958P, 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 50 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LVE 958P registered?

LVE 958P is a 1976 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 May 1976.

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