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B6 BYE

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,790 mi
Last recorded63,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 BYE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,790 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 63,790 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,190 miles

o/s/f slightly stiff

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,683 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 51,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 44,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2012 44,636 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,682 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 40,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

evidence of underbody corrosion in places (not excessive)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 37,970 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2005 37,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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B6 BYE is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B6 BYE, 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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B6 BYE is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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