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WVT 154S

1978 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVT 154S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,179 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 49,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer side wall

Fail 14 Dec 2011 35 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,504 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,771 miles

Vehicle is displaying number plates which are the incorrect type for a vehicle on this year

slight movement in n/s front inner brake pad

Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,771 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in n/s front inner brake pad

Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 98,172 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 97,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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WVT 154S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WVT 154S, 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.

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What year was WVT 154S registered?

WVT 154S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WVT 154S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVT 154S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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