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WPR 579S

1978 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,119 mi
Last recorded12,119 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPR 579S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 12,119 miles

bubble on wheel arch, slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 12,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bubble on wheel arch, slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 11,928 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 11,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 10,500 miles

coolant leak

Pass 12 May 2015 7,110 miles

slight exhaust blow at manifold

water leak

Pass 13 May 2014 2,656 miles

O/S/R BRAKE NOISE

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/F BRAKE

Pass 27 Jul 2012 2,640 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT POOR

RUST ON FUEL LINE

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/F BRAKE

Pass 3 Aug 2011 2,468 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 2,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,434 miles

REAR BRAKE NOISE

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/F BRAKE

Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,422 miles

WASHERS POOR

Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,346 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 2,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 1,647 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

SLIGHT BINDING O/S FRONT BRAKE

Pass 16 Jun 2006 1,634 miles

rust outer body sill

rust under nearside front wing

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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WPR 579S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WPR 579S, 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

How do I check the history of WPR 579S?

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What year was WPR 579S registered?

WPR 579S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is WPR 579S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPR 579S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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