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B18 JPN

1996 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,265 mi
Last recorded133,265 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JPN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 133,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 203,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 197,792 miles

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

nsf tyre nail in tread

osf tyre outer edge worn

osr tyre borderline outer tread bald two repairs

Fail 31 May 2011 197,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nsf tyre nail in tread

osf tyre outer edge worn

osr tyre borderline outer tread bald two repairs

Pass 26 May 2010 183,872 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

vehicle temprature high during test indicating a fault(s) that require attention

Fail 16 Apr 2010 182,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 159,004 miles

THE POWER STEERING PUMP PIPES AND HOSES ARE ALL DAMP WITH OIL

Fail 16 Apr 2009 158,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

THE POWER STEERING PUMP PIPES AND HOSES ARE ALL DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,150 miles

ALL THE BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY CORRODED

THE N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR D,BUSHIES ARE WORN

THE REAR SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBERS ARE WORN

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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B18 JPN is a 1996 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B18 JPN, 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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B18 JPN is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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