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M295 ARE

1995 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

278,321 mi
Last recorded278,321 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 ARE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 278,321 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 276,240 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 270,018 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 269,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 260,750 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 260,749 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 252,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 244,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 244,326 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 236,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 15 Jul 2015 236,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 25 Jun 2014 227,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jun 2014 227,234 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jun 2013 218,369 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 218,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 210,925 miles

light rust on brake pipes

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Jul 2012

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear brake pads worn low

light rust on brake pipes

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jul 2011 203,348 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes at rear,inside channel appear to be showing signs of corrosion.

Front tyres scrubbing on inside edges.

Offside rear tyre scrubbing and getting close to legal limit.

Oil leak on engine.

Rear pads getting low.

Rear towing eye broken away from cross memeber

Pass 9 Jul 2010 195,155 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at rear.

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

Slight pitting/corrosion on rear brake disc's

Fail 7 Jul 2010 195,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine leaking oil

Front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at rear.

Slight pitting/corrosion on rear brake disc's

Pass 14 Jul 2009 186,547 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORM ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES AND WORN TO 1.6 MM OF TREAD IN PLACES

Pass 7 Jul 2008 175,854 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 175,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 162,303 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 162,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads 70% worn.

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 152,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 152,248 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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M295 ARE is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 M295 ARE, 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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M295 ARE is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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