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GKP 487L

1973 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,997 mi
Last recorded21,997 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Toyota Celica29,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKP 487L
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 121,789 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 21,755 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 21,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 20,992 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 20,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 18,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 18,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 17,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 16,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 16,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 116,153 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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GKP 487L is a 1973 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 29,309 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 GKP 487L, 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 53 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GKP 487L registered?

GKP 487L is a 1973 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is GKP 487L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKP 487L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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