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PKH 881W

1981 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,494 mi
Last recorded53,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Toyota Celica51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKH 881W
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 51,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,987 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 49,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

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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PKH 881W is a 1981 Toyota Celica in Silver 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 PKH 881W, 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 PKH 881W registered?

PKH 881W is a 1981 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is PKH 881W safe to buy?

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