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A16 XLE

1993 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,855 mi
Last recorded139,855 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Celica125,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XLE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 139,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery not fully secured

front exhaust mount broken away but system still secure with other fixings

Fail 14 Sep 2012 139,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery not fully secured

front exhaust mount broken away but system still secure with other fixings

Pass 15 Sep 2011 133,729 miles

battery insecure

child seat fitted to nearside rear

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to body

Fail 14 Sep 2011 133,711 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

child seat fitted to nearside rear

corrosion to exhaust

slight corrosion to body

Pass 14 Sep 2010 125,406 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on fuel filler

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion through out undercarriage

offside cv boot split

Fail 14 Sep 2010 125,406 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on fuel filler

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion through out undercarriage

offside cv boot split

Pass 2 Mar 2009 122,140 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 122,132 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 115,307 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 115,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 110,041 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 110,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 XLE is a 1993 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 125,066 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 XLE, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 XLE registered?

A16 XLE is a 1993 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is A16 XLE safe to buy?

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