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K212 MGN

1993 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,582 mi
Last recorded122,582 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Celica125,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK212 MGN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 122,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes from brake load valve to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear upper from brake flexies leading to nearside and offside front ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

slight mist of oil on steering rack

slight noise on nearside front wheel when rotated, no sounds of roughness in wheel bearing.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 122,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive see printout (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes from brake load valve to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear upper from brake flexies leading to nearside and offside front ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

engine emits slight grey smoke

slight mist of oil on steering rack

slight noise on nearside front wheel when rotated, no sounds of roughness in wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 122,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak on engine

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 118,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 118,759 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,128 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2011 106,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,569 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,633 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 102,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 97,369 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 89,807 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 89,806 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 87,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear 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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K212 MGN is a 1993 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 125,066 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 K212 MGN, 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 33 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 K212 MGN registered?

K212 MGN is a 1993 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K212 MGN safe to buy?

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