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M255 XBG

1995 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,227 mi
Last recorded152,227 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 XBG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 152,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 147,067 miles

2 front tyres low on inside edge

N/S/R track control arm has light play in the bush

Fail 9 Oct 2012 147,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 front tyres low on inside edge

Front brake pads low

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 140,473 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2012 140,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 131,727 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 126,178 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2009 126,178 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 116,673 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2007 108,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M255 XBG is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M255 XBG, 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 M255 XBG registered?

M255 XBG is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M255 XBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M255 XBG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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