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ULC 785X

1981 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,487 mi
Last recorded42,487 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Toyota Celica51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULC 785X
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,135 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 39,312 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 39,275 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 6 May 2008 39,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ULC 785X is a 1981 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULC 785X, 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 ULC 785X registered?

ULC 785X is a 1981 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 September 1981.

Is ULC 785X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULC 785X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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