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RDF 73R

1976 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

105,271 mi
Last recorded105,271 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Toyota Celica62,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDF 73R
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 105,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 105,257 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 105,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 105,152 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 105,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 5,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 5,110 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 5,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 105,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 5,070 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 16 Feb 2018 5,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 2 Mar 2017 5,009 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

advise suspension components corroded

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2016 4,979 miles

advise surface corrosion to suspension components

advise under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,514 miles

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

advise suspension components cororded

advise underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 28 Feb 2014 4,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

advise suspension components corroded

advise tyre side walls slightly deteriated

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2013 104,865 miles

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

advise suspension components corroded

advise under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 1 Mar 2013 104,862 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise suspension components corroded

advise under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 29 Feb 2012 4,835 miles

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

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

advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2011 104,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 4,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 2,985 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 2,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 1,833 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 1,779 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 308 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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RDF 73R is a 1976 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1976 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 62,273 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 RDF 73R, 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 50 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 RDF 73R registered?

RDF 73R is a 1976 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 December 1976.

Is RDF 73R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDF 73R shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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