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M213 VRC

1995 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,165 mi
Last recorded109,165 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 VRC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2014 109,165 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2013 109,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

exhaust system deteriated

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 109,165 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

exhaust system deteriated

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 109,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery not clamped

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

play offside rack arm

Fail 16 Feb 2012 109,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery not clamped

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

play offside rack arm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,160 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear tyre low inner edge and slightly out of shape

offside front tyre low on edges

play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 11 Jan 2010 109,026 miles

Battery insecure

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 109,024 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2009 108,992 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,949 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,316 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 97,316 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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M213 VRC is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 116,254 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 M213 VRC, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M213 VRC is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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