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VPX 569T

1979 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,605 mi
Last recorded42,605 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Toyota Celica42,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPX 569T
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,135 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,910 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all rigid brake pipes covered in grease or wax

Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,120 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,808 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,583 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,477 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,250 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,525 miles

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

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

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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VPX 569T is a 1979 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 42,502 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 VPX 569T, 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 47 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 VPX 569T registered?

VPX 569T is a 1979 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is VPX 569T safe to buy?

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