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PBV 926T

1979 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,506 mi
Last recorded86,506 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBV 926T
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,506 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,583 miles

exhaust is very noisey

drivers seat back poor

corrosion to both rear inner arches

dirt sheald and 2 bolts missing out of gearbox

offside front brake slight binding

rear coil springs corroded

replacment engine and box fitted/upgraded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 83,854 miles

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

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

drives seat back has excessive play in it.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,677 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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PBV 926T is a 1979 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 42,502 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 PBV 926T, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PBV 926T registered?

PBV 926T is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is PBV 926T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBV 926T 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.

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