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SPH 51M

1973 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1973 Toyota Celica29,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 51M
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 93,308 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 93,301 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,924 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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SPH 51M is a 1973 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SPH 51M, 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 SPH 51M registered?

SPH 51M is a 1973 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is SPH 51M safe to buy?

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