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N120 XOH

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

135,068 mi
Last recorded135,068 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 XOH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 135,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 127,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre outer edge cracked

Fail 27 May 2011 127,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre outer edge cracked

Pass 28 May 2010 126,406 miles

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

fuel tank filler neck getting rusted

Fail 20 May 2010 126,376 miles

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

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

fuel tank filler neck getting rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 123,267 miles

imbalance of 46% between rear brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2009 123,242 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

battery insecure

imbalance of 46% between rear brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2008 123,159 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)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

ALTERNATOR BELT FRAYING

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 117,416 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

altenator belt fraying

rear crossmember rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2008 117,416 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

altenator belt fraying

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2007 101,125 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 88,576 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 88,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N120 XOH is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 N120 XOH, 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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N120 XOH is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N120 XOH safe to buy?

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