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M2 HEL

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,053 mi
Last recorded155,053 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 HEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 155,053 miles

Fuel filler badly corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 155,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fuel filler badly corroded but not leaking.

N/S/f wheel bearing noisey.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 148,146 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner wall

Fail 28 Sep 2009 148,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 1 Oct 2008 144,068 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 144,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 140,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 135,714 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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M2 HEL is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M2 HEL, 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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What year was M2 HEL registered?

M2 HEL is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is M2 HEL safe to buy?

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