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L88 RLT

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,110 mi
Last recorded155,110 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 RLT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 155,110 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 155,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 144,104 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front c/v boots pearishing

nearside front wiper split but still cleaning screen

Pass 8 Feb 2010 133,530 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

both front coil springs rusty

head lights have slight dim pattern

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brakes noisey when applied

tested in wet

Fail 3 Feb 2010 133,530 miles

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

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

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

both front c.v boots perishing

both front coil springs rusty

head lights have slight dim pattern

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brakes noisey when applied

tested in wet

Pass 9 Mar 2009 123,078 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 122,953 miles

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

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

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

both front c.v boots perishing

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 113,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,711 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

rear pads close to 1.5 legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2006 97,165 miles

tested in wet conditions

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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L88 RLT is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L88 RLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L88 RLT registered?

L88 RLT is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L88 RLT safe to buy?

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