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CLZ 9959

1998 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,733 mi
Last recorded204,733 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 9959
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 204,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 204,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 203,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 201,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 201,547 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 196,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 196,990 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 192,611 miles

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

Oil leak

air con gas leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 187,259 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 187,259 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 13 Mar 2008 178,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 168,757 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 168,646 miles

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

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

near side front wiper blade rubber is split

Pass 1 Mar 2006 159,307 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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CLZ 9959 is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,130 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 CLZ 9959, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLZ 9959 registered?

CLZ 9959 is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is CLZ 9959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 9959 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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