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WMO 52Y

1982 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,248 mi
Last recorded94,248 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Toyota Celica61,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMO 52Y
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,248 miles

slight play in end of steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2009 96,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in end of steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2007 92,251 miles

extensive welding carried out and heavily undersealed

suspension bushes worn

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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WMO 52Y is a 1982 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 61,044 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 WMO 52Y, 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 44 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WMO 52Y registered?

WMO 52Y is a 1982 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is WMO 52Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMO 52Y 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.

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