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TMT 299S

1978 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,087 mi
Last recorded97,087 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMT 299S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,000 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,948 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 96,948 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,844 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 96,844 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,615 miles

no fog ligh fitted not required

no rear seat belts fitted

o/s/r and n/s/r end float slight

slight knocking noise on steering box

Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,469 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 95,455 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front subframe has tin covers attached to it which are torn + split but is not load bearing or preskribed

rear parcel shelf + front bumper underside holed non preskribed area

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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TMT 299S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,589 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 TMT 299S, 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 48 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TMT 299S registered?

TMT 299S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 March 1978.

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