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M396 TAB

1995 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,143 mi
Last recorded140,143 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 TAB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 140,143 miles

Both rear foot brake just met requirement, it may appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.Both rear tyres worn close to limit.Both rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,780 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 137,780 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 132,275 miles

fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 132,275 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 126,241 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front coil springs corroded, rear cross member has surface rust on it

o/s front and n/s front steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings

rear/central exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 120,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 120,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 11,286 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 11,284 miles

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

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 102,623 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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M396 TAB is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M396 TAB, 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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M396 TAB is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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