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G8 GJV

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,699 mi
Last recorded147,699 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GJV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 147,699 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 144,138 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 144,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 139,598 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 126,516 miles

N/s front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 126,516 miles

N/s front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 122,048 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 111,258 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 111,229 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 91,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 80,680 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread †o/s/r tyre low tread †o/s/r tyre cut in tread †front brake pads low †

Pass 6 Jun 2006 78,461 miles

n/s rear sill starting to corroed

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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G8 GJV is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G8 GJV, 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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G8 GJV is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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