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J500 JUS

1996 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 JUS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 74,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 73,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 66,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,279 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,770 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,055 miles

slight craking o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 29 May 2007 33,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,065 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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J500 JUS is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J500 JUS, 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 J500 JUS registered?

J500 JUS is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is J500 JUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 JUS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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