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SPL 596R

1976 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,823 mi
Last recorded69,823 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Toyota Celica62,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPL 596R
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,823 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 69,821 miles

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,784 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Slight brake binding o/s/f wheel.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,601 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 69,595 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery contained but loose in tray.

Both washers high on screen.

Fuel cap perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 69,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,193 miles

Some previous welding repairs to underside of car

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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SPL 596R is a 1976 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SPL 596R, 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 SPL 596R registered?

SPL 596R is a 1976 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is SPL 596R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPL 596R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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