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A12 LCT

1998 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,176 mi
Last recorded169,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LCT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 169,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 167,917 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear exhaust flange rusty

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2011 167,908 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust flange rusty

rear tyres on limit

Fail 22 Feb 2011 167,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

alternator not charging

battery has bad cell

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust flange very rusty

rear tyres on limit

spare tyre punchtured not repairable

Pass 5 Dec 2007 157,445 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 157,249 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 135,557 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 135,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A12 LCT is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,130 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 A12 LCT, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 LCT is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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