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YVL 881S

1978 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,631 mi
Last recorded24,631 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVL 881S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 24,631 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Slight play to central support bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside link bars show signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp shows beam pattern but is deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end rubber bush shows signs of deterioration (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system loosely mounted at the rear so has some movement (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake dust cover insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear springs show signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 24,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Front flexible brake hose inadequately supported with support clip missing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Central propshaft support bearing has slight movement not deemed to be excessive (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Movement in exhaust at rear not deemed excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in movement nearside and offside front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All rubber flexible brake hoses showing signs of slight deterioration at the front of the vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake metal dust plate insecure but unlikely to become detached from vehicle

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,325 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 24,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,871 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 23,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,801 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 23,800 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,640 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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YVL 881S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVL 881S, 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 YVL 881S registered?

YVL 881S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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