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M17 GSU

1996 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GSU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,613 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all springs corroded

both outer cv boots perished

exhaust hevily corroded

n/s/r shock weak

slight leak from steering rack

underside corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 119,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all springs corroded

both front tyres perished and low tread inner edge

both outer cv boots perished

exhaust hevily corroded

n/s/r shock weak

n/s/r tyre low tread inner edge

slight leak from steering rack

underside corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,644 miles

n/s wiper blade split

petrol flap not opening

Fail 4 Apr 2013 108,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f and o/s/r brake binding

petrol flap not opening

Pass 3 Mar 2012 99,602 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

radiator corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2012 99,602 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

radiator corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,122 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 91,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 80,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,767 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 76,257 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside headlamp insecure

centre/rear exhaust joint flange corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,257 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside headlamp insecure

centre/rear exhaust joint flange corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,142 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 65,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 45,174 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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M17 GSU is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M17 GSU, 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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M17 GSU is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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