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L30 MEC

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,336 mi
Last recorded54,336 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 MEC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 54,336 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 54,336 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 54,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 53,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,529 miles

joint between exhaust centre pipe & rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,453 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,062 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,823 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 44,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,300 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,528 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,623 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,871 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,979 miles

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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L30 MEC is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L30 MEC, 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 L30 MEC registered?

L30 MEC is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is L30 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 MEC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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