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M203 UTF

1996 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,513 mi
Last recorded120,513 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,563 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 118,563 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.87% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.94% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 214ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and Offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 101,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned Main beam headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and Offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,047 miles

Long travel on hand brake

Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired no bracket (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired no bracket (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Long travel on hand brake

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,020 miles

rear discs corroded, off side front in ner cv gaitor split and both outer gaitors perished, front suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Jul 2013 94,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 88,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 81,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy front and rear brake discs corroded

hand brake noisey in operation when tested in roller brake tester

nearside rear tyre worn to MIN limit

slight play detected in nearside front suspension

Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,483 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongy front and rear brake discs corroded

hand brake noisey in operation when tested in roller brake tester

nearside rear tyre worn to MIN limit

slight play detected in nearside front suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2009 79,550 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 79,550 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,403 miles

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

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

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

movent found in nearside front front lower arm connectin rod to shocker

Pass 25 Aug 2007 65,638 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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M203 UTF is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M203 UTF, 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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M203 UTF is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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