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YCH 196Y

1983 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,778 mi
Last recorded48,778 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Toyota Celica78,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCH 196Y
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod - slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,774 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,768 miles

Both front tyres perished on inside shoulders.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 48,767 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brakes partially seized and binding.

Both front tyres perished on inside shoulders.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,719 miles

n/s A pillar corrosion between windscreen seal and pillar.o/s tie rod bushes worn.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,432 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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YCH 196Y is a 1983 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 78,689 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 YCH 196Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCH 196Y registered?

YCH 196Y is a 1983 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 April 1983.

Is YCH 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCH 196Y shows 8 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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