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J2 TSJ

1996 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,263 mi
Last recorded61,263 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TSJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 61,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r quarter panel impact damaged

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,828 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 60,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,336 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut in tread not to cords

o/s/r quarter panel impact damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,907 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 53,889 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 50,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 46,593 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 46,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 43,670 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 39,672 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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J2 TSJ is a 1996 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J2 TSJ, 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 J2 TSJ registered?

J2 TSJ is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is J2 TSJ safe to buy?

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