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L33 LOV

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,475 mi
Last recorded163,475 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 LOV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 163,475 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 163,470 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 161,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 159,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 156,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 156,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Between b/hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Between b/hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 154,095 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 152,709 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 152,709 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 151,077 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 146,257 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 146,221 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 142,858 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 134,249 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,139 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 125,212 miles

both front tyres inner sidewalls starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 123,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,521 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 123,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 121,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 116,828 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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L33 LOV is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L33 LOV, 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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L33 LOV is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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