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PAV 255X

1981 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,519 mi
Last recorded80,519 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Celica51,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAV 255X
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,519 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 80,519 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low low and dull (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety of engine plus rag down rear of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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PAV 255X is a 1981 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PAV 255X, 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.

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What year was PAV 255X registered?

PAV 255X is a 1981 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is PAV 255X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAV 255X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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