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NMC 518X

1981 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Toyota Celica51,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMC 518X
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 86,747 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 86,307 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 85,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 84,849 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 84,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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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NMC 518X is a 1981 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMC 518X, 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 NMC 518X registered?

NMC 518X is a 1981 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 August 1981.

Is NMC 518X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMC 518X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMC 518X have outstanding finance?

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