MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CELICAs year 1985

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Pass percent:67.28%

(The average a petrol TOYOTA CELICA year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:975 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	43
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Registration plate issues	24
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Brake pipe excessively corroded	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Steering column shaft locking device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Rear Sub-frame fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear valance corroded \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Welding must be one continuous seam and in line with original construction. (6.1.1 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose kinked \|3.6.B.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Mounting bolt too short, only comes half way through nut (5.3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe leak excessively or a risk of fire \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump area \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure linkarm \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|8.2.1.2 \|f\|\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|8.2.1.2 \|g\|\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Feed / Return on cross member under pressure (6.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Feed / Return on cross member (6.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner chassis leg \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|under radiator \| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted strut turret \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section under wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Brake pedal spongy and rear \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Rear brake excessively fluctuating	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper both sides \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis below drivers seat \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember at front \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember at front \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt anchorage point inside wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking rubber perished \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CELICAs year 1985

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