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JIL 4459

1996 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,965 mi
Last recorded122,965 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 4459
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 122,965 miles

Brake pipes plastic coated unable to fully inspect

Engine oil leaks

Fuel pipes at rear corroded

Handbrake travel long and brakes grabbing recommend further inspection

Hid aftermarket headlamp conversion fitted headlamp washers not working

Modified exhaust fitted

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake imbalance 33%

Underside of vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,221 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 119,705 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Outter sill covers fitted.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Unable to inspect inner faces on brake discs.

Unable to inspect inner pads

Fail 30 Nov 2009 119,705 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Outter sill covers fitted.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Unable to inspect inner faces on brake discs.

Unable to inspect inner pads

Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,635 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

parking brake nearing end of travel

Fail 10 Nov 2008 117,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 21 Nov 2007 106,789 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 106,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 99,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 91,522 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 91,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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JIL 4459 is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JIL 4459, 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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JIL 4459 is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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