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A16 AKN

1998 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,061 mi
Last recorded78,061 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AKN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,061 miles

Brake pipes and underside covered in under seal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Vehicle emits slight smoke from rear

Fail 17 Nov 2020 78,058 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding All (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipes and undertray covered in underseal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Vehicle emits slight smoke from rear

Fail 17 Nov 2020 78,050 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes and undertray covered in underseal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Vehicle emits slight smoke from rear

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,634 miles

Advise undersealing

O/S/F tyre cracking on side walls both sides

Fail 6 Sep 2010 77,634 miles

Advise undersealing

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S/F tyre cracking on side walls both sides

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,466 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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A16 AKN is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A16 AKN, 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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What year was A16 AKN registered?

A16 AKN is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is A16 AKN safe to buy?

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