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M296 VRA

1995 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,045 mi
Last recorded135,045 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 VRA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 135,045 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Sep 2015 135,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jun 2014 135,000 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 135,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 111,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 111,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 104,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 92,736 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 92,698 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M296 VRA is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M296 VRA, 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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M296 VRA is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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