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M600 RBY

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

107,088 mi
Last recorded107,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 RBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 107,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,978 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,084 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL BACK PLATES (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 105,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL BACK PLATES (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear cross member and sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,867 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 91,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up in wrong direction (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front backplate badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2017 91,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,003 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 91,003 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,069 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,378 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 59,398 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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M600 RBY is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M600 RBY, 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 M600 RBY registered?

M600 RBY is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M600 RBY safe to buy?

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