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B12 GEN

1998 Toyota Celica

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,985 mi
Last recorded156,985 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 GEN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 156,985 miles

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition inboard side

Fail 2 Mar 2011 156,981 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition inboard side

Pass 28 Jan 2010 152,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

long handbrake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2009 146,019 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

tested with standard exhaust fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 139,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 134,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 130,205 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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B12 GEN is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B12 GEN, 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 B12 GEN registered?

B12 GEN is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is B12 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 GEN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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