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CEL 85L

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEL 85L
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 153,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 151,062 miles

front num plate cracked

Fail 11 May 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Nov 2007 148,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 148,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 138,454 miles

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

corrosion on metal fuel pipes

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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CEL 85L is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CEL 85L, 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 CEL 85L registered?

CEL 85L is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is CEL 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEL 85L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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