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M24 KSC

1996 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

135,909 mi
Last recorded135,909 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 KSC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 135,909 miles

Boot lid difficult to open

General corrosion underside of the vehicle

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar D-bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 127,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

general corrosion underside

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,039 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,384 miles

underneath corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 116,160 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 116,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 114,156 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,007 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 112,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,903 miles

Fuel tank pipe has corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad has slightly binding.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 109,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel tank pipe has corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad has slightly binding.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,962 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,915 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,915 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,986 miles

rear chassis & fuel filler pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2013 100,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear chassis & fuel filler pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

footbrake has along travel

Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

footbrake has along travel

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,020 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 9,692 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,987 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 92,983 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 92,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 90,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,079 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,066 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 83,739 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 79,652 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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M24 KSC is a 1996 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 M24 KSC, 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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M24 KSC is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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