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NRU 457M

1973 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,519 mi
Last recorded73,519 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1973 Toyota Celica29,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRU 457M
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,519 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,499 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,305 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,019 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 71,987 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,304 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 70,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,359 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 69,220 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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NRU 457M is a 1973 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NRU 457M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NRU 457M registered?

NRU 457M is a 1973 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 October 1973.

Is NRU 457M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRU 457M shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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