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M50 JCG

1996 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 JCG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 135,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,130 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 133,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 129,501 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 129,494 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 124,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 122,305 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 122,305 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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 121,621 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 113,893 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 113,893 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 105,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 7 Aug 2007 105,434 miles

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 31 Jul 2006 96,762 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 84,259 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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M50 JCG is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M50 JCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M50 JCG registered?

M50 JCG is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is M50 JCG safe to buy?

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