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WYV 452T

1978 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,446 mi
Last recorded89,446 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYV 452T
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,446 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,317 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly rusted

nearside & offside rear brake pipes has slight rust

Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

fuel pipes slightly rusted

nearside & offside rear brake pipes has slight rust

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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WYV 452T is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYV 452T, 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 WYV 452T registered?

WYV 452T is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 1978.

Is WYV 452T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYV 452T 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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