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A212 DAN

1998 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,016 mi
Last recorded192,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA212 DAN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 192,016 miles

vehicle has undergone major welding repairs

Pass 7 May 2008 174,046 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 274,028 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 270,670 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 270,670 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Egine burns oil, light blue smoke emmitted from exhaust.

Long handbrake travel.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 260,647 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 260,647 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A212 DAN is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A212 DAN, 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 A212 DAN registered?

A212 DAN is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is A212 DAN safe to buy?

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