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VBM 940S

1977 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Toyota Celica70,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBM 940S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,048 miles

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on edge

nearside front seat belt difficult to pull out but is working

signs of surface cracks on outer sill by seat belt mount

Fail 20 Jun 2014 83,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn on edge

nearside front seat belt difficult to pull out but is working

not all horn buttons working

signs of surface cracks on outer sill by seat belt mount

Pass 10 May 2013 82,937 miles

exhaust system very poor condition

offside rear tyre very cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 10 May 2013 82,937 miles

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

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

exhaust system very poor condition

offside rear tyre very cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,649 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres have surface cracks recommend replace

exhaust blow on centre joint

possible rust hole by nearside rear tiebar front mount and rusty on floor by it

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,496 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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VBM 940S is a 1977 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,981 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 VBM 940S, 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 49 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 VBM 940S registered?

VBM 940S is a 1977 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is VBM 940S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBM 940S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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