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JIW 237

1996 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,626 mi
Last recorded148,626 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 237
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 148,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 148,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 148,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 148,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 147,989 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 147,698 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 147,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 145,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 143,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 139,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,542 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 133,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 130,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 128,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 125,454 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 125,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JIW 237 is a 1996 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JIW 237, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIW 237 registered?

JIW 237 is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is JIW 237 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIW 237 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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