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C3 BHW

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,155 mi
Last recorded174,155 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BHW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 174,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 163,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange connection , U clamp missing from pipe and exhaust close to rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever close to max travel

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at P S Pump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()

Fail 1 May 2024 163,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange connection , U clamp missing from pipe and exhaust close to rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever close to max travel

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at P S Pump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()

Pass 2 May 2023 150,439 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield over front pipes has a loose clamp. And rear exhaust box close to rear valance

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At sill jacking area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Low on pressure ()

Fail 24 Apr 2023 150,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust heat shield over front pipes has a loose clamp. And rear exhaust box close to rear valance

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At sill jacking area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Low on pressure ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 144,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 142,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 142,007 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,974 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 141,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2013 141,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 141,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre outer edge worn smooth

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 132,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 128,306 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 128,305 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 122,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 114,615 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 114,610 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,471 miles

corrosion center /rear / exhast system. rear brake pads low.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 94,829 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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C3 BHW is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C3 BHW, 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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C3 BHW is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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