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VWB 150Y

1983 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Toyota Celica78,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWB 150Y
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 77,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 76,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,758 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,520 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,442 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 76,414 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 76,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 76,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 76,017 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 75,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 75,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,174 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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VWB 150Y is a 1983 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 78,689 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 VWB 150Y, 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 43 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 VWB 150Y registered?

VWB 150Y is a 1983 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 April 1983.

Is VWB 150Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWB 150Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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