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YYG 431S

1978 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,803 mi
Last recorded80,803 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Toyota Celica72,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYG 431S
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 80,803 miles

general corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,380 miles

advise genreral corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2016 80,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

advise genreral corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,938 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 79,918 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,286 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,280 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,612 miles

evidence of slight leaks from o/s and n/s front suspension legs

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,988 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm ball end

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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YYG 431S is a 1978 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YYG 431S, 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 YYG 431S registered?

YYG 431S is a 1978 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 May 1978.

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The MOT history for YYG 431S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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