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XGV 350S

1978 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,898 mi
Last recorded41,898 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGV 350S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 41,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 41,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 41,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,812 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 37,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed near exhaust (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,308 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2013 36,303 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,180 miles

NO REAR SEAT BELTS.

REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION.

SUMP PAN CORRODED.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,935 miles

FRONT S/BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT. FRONT AND REAR COILS CORRODED.

REAR OF FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,929 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,303 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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XGV 350S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XGV 350S, 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 XGV 350S registered?

XGV 350S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is XGV 350S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGV 350S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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