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WME 970T

1978 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,470 mi
Last recorded68,470 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWME 970T
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2010 68,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,749 miles

oil leak from n/side rear axle

Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,856 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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WME 970T is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,589 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 WME 970T, 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 48 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 WME 970T registered?

WME 970T is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is WME 970T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WME 970T shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WME 970T have outstanding finance?

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