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M253 FTC

1995 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,621 mi
Last recorded102,621 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 FTC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 102,621 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

nsf headlight aim slightly low

Fail 19 Aug 2008 102,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 102,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005

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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M253 FTC is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M253 FTC, 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 M253 FTC registered?

M253 FTC is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M253 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 FTC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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