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NRX 531X

1982 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Toyota Celica61,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRX 531X
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,491 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 77,491 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,387 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 65,387 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,813 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 57,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,755 miles

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

nearside and offside front damping effect

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner chassis slightly corroded not excessive at time of inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,934 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

driver and passenger seat slight play

n/s/f & o/s/r slightly binding

rear differentiol slightly leaking oil

Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

driver and passenger seat slight play

n/s/f & o/s/r slightly binding

rear differentiol slightly leaking oil

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,436 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr brake is binding slightly, both front brakes binding slightly. (vehicle has been stood over a long period?)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,877 miles

nsr brake is binding slightly, both front brakes binding slightly. (vehicle has been stood over a long period?)

Pass 11 May 2010 43,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 43,614 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,614 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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NRX 531X is a 1982 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 61,044 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 NRX 531X, 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 44 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NRX 531X registered?

NRX 531X is a 1982 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 February 1982.

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