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M212 EAH

1985 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,813 mi
Last recorded124,813 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Toyota Celica103,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 EAH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on its inner edge close to legal limit

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on its inner edge close to legal limit

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2015 119,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2010 116,980 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 116,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 112,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,335 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 104,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

possable play in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2007 88,669 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 73,247 miles

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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M212 EAH is a 1985 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 103,711 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 M212 EAH, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M212 EAH is a 1985 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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