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J222 SMH

1996 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,749 mi
Last recorded99,749 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 SMH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front coil springs getting corroded

rear inner sills getting corroded

rear suspension and subframe getting corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 98,311 miles

all front suspension getting corroded

rear inner sills getting corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 96,880 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front disc guard corroded insecure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front disc guard corroded insecure

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,128 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember getting corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2022 94,128 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember getting corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,560 miles

front disc back plates getting corroded

o/s/r brake disc pitted inner face

o/s/r tyre getting cracked and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,642 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear brake discs getting worn and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,454 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 87,454 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,179 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,700 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,413 miles

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

exhaust flange between back box and middle pipe corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,811 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,864 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,371 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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J222 SMH is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J222 SMH, 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 J222 SMH registered?

J222 SMH is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is J222 SMH safe to buy?

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