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WLM 989S

1977 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,781 mi
Last recorded88,781 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1977 Toyota Celica70,981 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLM 989S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,781 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 88,781 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 88,182 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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WLM 989S is a 1977 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLM 989S, 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

How do I check the history of WLM 989S?

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What year was WLM 989S registered?

WLM 989S is a 1977 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 October 1977.

Is WLM 989S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLM 989S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLM 989S have outstanding finance?

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