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NBC 782M

1973 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,776 mi
Last recorded12,776 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Toyota Celica29,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBC 782M
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 12,776 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,433 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 12,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,781 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 10,815 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 10,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s inner sill/floor area corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,416 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 10,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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NBC 782M is a 1973 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 NBC 782M, 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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NBC 782M is a 1973 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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