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SHH 272R

1977 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,898 mi
Last recorded73,898 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 Toyota Celica70,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHH 272R
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 73,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 73,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,231 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,229 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,224 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 73,224 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 73,198 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,193 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 70,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,981 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 70,964 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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SHH 272R is a 1977 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SHH 272R, 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 SHH 272R registered?

SHH 272R is a 1977 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 May 1977.

Is SHH 272R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHH 272R shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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