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YTT 35S

1978 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,424 mi
Last recorded77,424 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTT 35S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,424 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 77,231 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 77,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 77,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,753 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,728 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyre size 165 70 13 rear tyre size 165 80 13.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded, in poor condition and leaking.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 75,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,949 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,924 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,924 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,884 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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YTT 35S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTT 35S, 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 YTT 35S registered?

YTT 35S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 March 1978.

Is YTT 35S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTT 35S shows 16 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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