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L2 XXL

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,319 mi
Last recorded173,319 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 XXL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 173,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 172,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 170,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 165,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 158,183 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 157,019 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 157,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 153,663 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 153,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 149,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 6 Oct 2016 149,597 miles

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)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre slightly misshapen

offside mirror loose

Pass 16 Oct 2015 140,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,920 miles

nearside front inner brake pad very low

slight movement in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 16 Oct 2014 126,920 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front inner brake pad very low

slight movement in nearside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 11 Oct 2013 112,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,681 miles

Battery insecure

Greare leak @ off side drive shaft gaiter

Near side front tyre possibly punctured

Off side drive shaft inner gaiter split

Over sills fitted

Parking permit in swept area

Rear brake discs worn/ridged

Sports style suspension fitted, suspension hard and low

Fail 12 Oct 2012 107,678 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Greare leak @ off side drive shaft gaiter

Near side front tyre possibly punctured

Off side drive shaft inner gaiter split

Over sills fitted

Parking permit in swept area

Rear brake discs worn/ridged

Sports style suspension fitted, suspension hard and low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 104,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 104,758 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 noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

both front tyres are getting low on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 100,794 miles

Slight grease leak both cv boots.

Sports exhaust fitted.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 100,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight grease leak both cv boots.

Sports exhaust fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,592 miles

no lambda sensor fitted, no emissions match, non cat test

Fail 24 Oct 2008 94,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,321 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 78,321 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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L2 XXL is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L2 XXL, 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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L2 XXL is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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