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FIG 8233

1996 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

294,577 mi
Last recorded294,577 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 8233
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 294,577 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 294,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 272,539 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 241,324 miles

small binding left rear wheel

exhaust corroded

left footbrake low effort

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 210,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 179,991 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 179,975 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 163,264 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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FIG 8233 is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FIG 8233, 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 FIG 8233 registered?

FIG 8233 is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is FIG 8233 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 8233 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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