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C1 NGA

1996 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 NGA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,212 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 71,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,905 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 69,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel on hand brake lever

rear chassis/suspension corroded

rear sills corroded/holed

tyres aged and perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2021 69,593 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long travel on hand brake lever

rear chassis/suspension corroded

rear sills corroded/holed

tyres aged and perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,763 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Flexible pipes Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,929 miles

Offside Front wash jet partially blocked but still clearing screen

Pass 28 Jul 2017 63,446 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 63,447 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,714 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,328 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,328 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,107 miles

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

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

os and rear wipers torn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,005 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,244 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 45,242 miles

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

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,352 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 40,351 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 37,522 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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C1 NGA is a 1996 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C1 NGA, 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 C1 NGA registered?

C1 NGA is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 July 1996.

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