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M243 XTM

1995 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,301 mi
Last recorded123,301 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 XTM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,301 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 123,081 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 122,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 121,464 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 119,594 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 117,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,232 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 109,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 106,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,384 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 99,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 93,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 81,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,364 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,887 miles

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

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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M243 XTM is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M243 XTM, 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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What year was M243 XTM registered?

M243 XTM is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M243 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 XTM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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