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EBY 520B

1999 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,856 mi
Last recorded144,856 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota Celica102,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBY 520B
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 144,856 miles

slight oil leak suspect crank seal/ sump gasket

Fail 13 May 2011 144,847 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak suspect crank seal/ sump gasket

Pass 20 Oct 2009 142,298 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 142,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

damage on nearside front wheel rim

imbalance on front brakes

odd sized tyres fitted to front and rear

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2008 131,451 miles

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

incorrect size tyres fitted from o/e

nsr brake disc poor condition/ discoloured

Fail 1 Nov 2008 131,451 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

incorrect size tyres fitted from o/e

nsr brake disc poor condition/ discoloured

Pass 12 Jun 2007 116,020 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 11 Jun 2007 116,020 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE

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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EBY 520B is a 1999 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 102,690 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 EBY 520B, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EBY 520B registered?

EBY 520B is a 1999 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is EBY 520B safe to buy?

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