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RPC 940R

1977 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,796 mi
Last recorded40,796 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Toyota Celica70,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPC 940R
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,796 miles

Corrosion on most components underneath vehicle

Slight weep from steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,661 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,542 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,355 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,181 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

small fluid leak from steering box

speedometer cable fouling and worn

tow bar slightly obstructs number plate

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,522 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,037 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,141 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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RPC 940R is a 1977 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1977 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,981 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 RPC 940R, 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 49 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPC 940R registered?

RPC 940R is a 1977 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 March 1977.

Is RPC 940R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPC 940R shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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