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WAT 928X

1981 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,844 mi
Last recorded56,844 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Toyota Celica51,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAT 928X
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 56,844 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,526 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,626 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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WAT 928X is a 1981 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WAT 928X, 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 WAT 928X registered?

WAT 928X is a 1981 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is WAT 928X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAT 928X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAT 928X have outstanding finance?

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