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B14 XRP

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

246,238 mi
Last recorded246,238 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 XRP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 246,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 244,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 237,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 222,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 189,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 177,719 miles

fuel and brake lines corroded running through to and at rear of car

Fail 19 Jan 2017 177,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red renew bulb (1.3.2e)

fuel and brake lines corroded running through to and at rear of car

Pass 23 Jan 2016 167,558 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 14 Feb 2015 155,191 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 134,074 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r diff output seal leaking

o/s/f brake binding when manually spun on ramp

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 132,395 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 132,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 126,476 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 126,476 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,910 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 122,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 122,588 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 116,539 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 116,539 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 110,979 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 101,465 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 83,445 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 83,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 76,290 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 76,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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B14 XRP is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 112,304 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 B14 XRP, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B14 XRP registered?

B14 XRP is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is B14 XRP safe to buy?

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