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SMC 38S

1977 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1977 Toyota Celica70,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMC 38S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 90,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 87,910 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 87,910 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,757 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 87,757 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2007 87,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2007 87,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SMC 38S is a 1977 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SMC 38S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMC 38S registered?

SMC 38S is a 1977 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is SMC 38S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMC 38S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SMC 38S have outstanding finance?

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