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TDV 87M

1974 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,610 mi
Last recorded27,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Toyota Celica58,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDV 87M
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,610 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,737 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,976 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,952 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

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

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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TDV 87M is a 1974 Toyota Celica in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TDV 87M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDV 87M registered?

TDV 87M is a 1974 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is TDV 87M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDV 87M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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