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TUU 183S

1978 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,562 mi
Last recorded94,562 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUU 183S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,635 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,634 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,875 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 92,875 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Slight play at intermediate drop arm bush

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,610 miles

slight play in steering box arm

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,660 miles

rear axle oil leak from n/s/rear hub

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 11 Dec 2014 90,652 miles

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

rear axle oil leak from n/s/rear hub

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,963 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,210 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from n/s /r hub seal

oil leak from steering box

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,753 miles

n/s/r axle hub has slight oil leak

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 13 Dec 2011 88,753 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r axle hub oil leak

oil leak from steering box

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,342 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 87,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 86,183 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 86,183 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 85,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine rear axle & gearbox modified

slight leak from steering box

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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TUU 183S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUU 183S, 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 TUU 183S registered?

TUU 183S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 January 1978.

Is TUU 183S safe to buy?

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