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J20 ELA

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ELA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 113,250 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 113,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 112,956 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 105,521 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 105,521 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front tyre slightly worn on outside

Fail 11 Nov 2008 100,899 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 99,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 89,954 miles

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

slight foot brake travel †

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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J20 ELA is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J20 ELA, 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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J20 ELA is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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