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A6 LNX

1998 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

151,267 mi
Last recorded151,267 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 LNX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 151,267 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

lowering springs fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 151,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

lowering springs fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 148,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Front both coil springs 50% coil bound little spring effect left strut tube is hitting top mount

Fail 22 Oct 2019 148,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch by shocker mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner shocker mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Front both coil springs 50% coil bound little spring effect left strut tube is hitting top mount

Offside Rear heat shield insecure and likely to fall off

Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened inside spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened inside spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 143,522 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. steel spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened inside spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened inside spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 136,558 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)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement corroded (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced nut and bolt badly corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 129,802 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 123,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,510 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 116,442 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 108,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,402 miles

o/s/r ando/s/fbrake back plate corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2012 102,394 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s/r ando/s/fbrake back plate corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r wrong direction of rotation

Pass 25 Aug 2011 98,931 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 98,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/r shocker gauter split

Fail 27 Aug 2010 88,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

n/s/r shocker gauter split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,724 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 79,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 75,323 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 70,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A6 LNX is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 A6 LNX, 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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A6 LNX is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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