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YHR 790K

1972 Toyota Celica

Turquoise Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,507 mi
Last recorded32,507 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1972 Toyota Celica49,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHR 790K
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 32,507 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 32,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system wheel cylinder joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 32,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 32,399 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 32,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 32,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 32,243 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,954 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,101 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 31,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,461 miles

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,380 miles

Front coil spring corroded both and rear both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp boh (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise suspension components corroded

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 20,344 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,868 miles

advise n/s/f tyre cracking around side walls

o/s/f floor holed but not within a pescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2011 19,356 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 19,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,876 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 18,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,451 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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YHR 790K is a 1972 Toyota Celica in Turquoise with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1972 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,176 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 YHR 790K, 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 54 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 YHR 790K registered?

YHR 790K is a 1972 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 May 1972.

Is YHR 790K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHR 790K shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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