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M383 LJU

1995 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,023 mi
Last recorded140,023 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 LJU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 140,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

sills covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 140,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,189 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine oil leval light on

Fail 13 Sep 2014 133,174 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine oil leval light on

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 127,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2011 121,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 121,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 118,341 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 118,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 113,190 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 107,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 102,494 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 102,381 miles

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

o/s/f spring top locator slightly out of rotation that is what makes the noise on full right hand lock

Pass 23 May 2006 97,522 miles

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

under side of car very rusty at front and †back advise waxoil

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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M383 LJU is a 1995 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M383 LJU, 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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M383 LJU is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 April 1995.

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