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OPX 775M

1974 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,004 mi
Last recorded59,004 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 Toyota Celica58,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPX 775M
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 59,004 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f floor corroded and holed

one of the n/s/r side lights has interaction with the stop light

rear of both outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,991 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 58,987 miles

Steering locking device missing split pins missing from securing nuts of steering ball joints (2.2.C.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner ball joint of nearside track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,579 miles

slight play n/s inner track rod end

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,559 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slight play n/s inner track rod end

Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,009 miles

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

Front and Rear inner arch/sill area slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,930 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,486 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Main beam tell tale inoperative

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

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear light lense slightly damaged

Throttle sticking

Fail 24 Aug 2011 57,486 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Main beam tell tale inoperative

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

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear light lense slightly damaged

Throttle sticking

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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OPX 775M is a 1974 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 58,987 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 OPX 775M, 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 52 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPX 775M registered?

OPX 775M is a 1974 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 February 1974.

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