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L196 DNX

1994 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,318 mi
Last recorded102,318 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota Celica121,341 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 DNX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 102,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,450 miles

Coolant leak

battery loose

o/s/r tyre flat/low on pressure

Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,447 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

battery loose

o/s/r tyre flat/low on pressure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,861 miles

Both Rear Tyres V Speed Rated Both Front Tyres W Speed Rated

Catalytic Converter Is On Way Out Took 3 Attempts to pass Emmissions Test

Oil leak

Side & Rear Windows Heavily Tinted

Fail 16 Apr 2008 76,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Rear Tyres V Speed Rated Both Front Tyres W Speed Rated

Catalytic Converter Is On Way Out Took 3 Attempts to pass Emmissions Test

Oil leak

Side & Rear Windows Heavily Tinted

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,341 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 69,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 69,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L196 DNX is a 1994 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 121,341 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 L196 DNX, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L196 DNX is a 1994 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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