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C20 RKS

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,124 mi
Last recorded15,124 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 RKS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 15,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 15,035 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 15,034 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 14,751 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 14,751 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 14,222 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 14,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 14,202 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2019 13,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 12,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,899 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 10,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 7,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 7,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 7,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 7,285 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,551 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 6,542 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 6,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 6,386 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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C20 RKS is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C20 RKS, 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 C20 RKS registered?

C20 RKS is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C20 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 RKS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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