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TTL 550W

1981 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,558 mi
Last recorded74,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Toyota Celica51,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTL 550W
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,558 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 74,521 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 74,500 miles

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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TTL 550W is a 1981 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 51,516 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 TTL 550W, 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 45 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 TTL 550W registered?

TTL 550W is a 1981 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 February 1981.

Is TTL 550W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTL 550W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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