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SOH 297R

1976 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

34,967 mi
Last recorded34,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Toyota Celica62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOH 297R
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,967 miles

under body covered in sealant

Fail 19 Jul 2016 34,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body covered in sealant

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,569 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 34,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake hoses starting to perish

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 32,398 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,398 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 32,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,245 miles

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

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 32,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,230 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 32,230 miles

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

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

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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SOH 297R is a 1976 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 SOH 297R, 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.

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SOH 297R is a 1976 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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