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M344 BRL

1995 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,834 mi
Last recorded168,834 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 BRL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2016 168,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on dash

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 166,509 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose.

Front brake backplates corroded.

Front crossmember surface corroded.

General surface corrosion over entire underside.

Minor engine oil leaks.

Offside rear shock absorber weeping.

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

Rear disc faces corroded.

Very slight play nearside inner track rod.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 166,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust heatshield loose.

Front brake backplates corroded.

Front crossmember surface corroded.

General surface corrosion over entire underside.

Minor engine oil leaks.

Offside rear shock absorber weeping.

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

Rear disc faces corroded.

Very slight play nearside inner track rod.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 162,953 miles

Minor blow from centre to rear exhaust joint.

Nearside & offside sills bubbled/corroded (not holed).

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Underside of vehicle surface corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 162,953 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Minor blow from centre to rear exhaust joint.

Nearside & offside sills bubbled/corroded (not holed).

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Underside of vehicle surface corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 155,827 miles

Both rear tyres perished between tread.

Engine oil leak (sump area).

Front tyres worn edges.

General surface corrosion over entire underside of vehicle.

Nearside rear outer sill bubbling/weak with corrosion.

Slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 149,883 miles

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

front cross member corroded

rear exhurst mount perrished away

Pass 21 Dec 2010 144,662 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 138,682 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 138,682 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 126,447 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 126,447 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 114,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 114,769 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 105,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 105,658 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 98,905 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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M344 BRL is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M344 BRL, 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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M344 BRL is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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