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K20 LAL

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,703 mi
Last recorded105,703 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 LAL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 105,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,790 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 102,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,909 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front iner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 96,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 90,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,881 miles

surface rust to all four brake discs

undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,126 miles

corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,045 miles

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

slight corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,775 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic sills fitted obscuring

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,120 miles

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

Plastic sills fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,157 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four brake discs deterated

engine management light on

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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K20 LAL is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K20 LAL, 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 K20 LAL registered?

K20 LAL is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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