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L12 WHL

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,675 mi
Last recorded107,675 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 WHL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,675 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,058 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,058 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 101,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 94,262 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,043 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 83,743 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 81,070 miles

all inner discs have lips on them

back box flange swollen with rust

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,777 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both main beams have small holes in the lenses

Fail 24 Oct 2008 77,777 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both main beams have small holes in the lenses

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,789 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,545 miles

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

exhaust front pipe rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

offside front brake disc has slight corrosion on inner surface

stone chips in both front inner headlamp lenses

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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L12 WHL is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L12 WHL, 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 L12 WHL registered?

L12 WHL is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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