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N121 HNP

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,216 mi
Last recorded119,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 HNP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 119,216 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 110,936 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly down

smell of fuel under car found no leaks but fuel fill pipe very rusty

underside and sills very rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2011 110,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r brake low effort

several brake pipes rusty

several fuel pipes rusty

underside very rusty in several areas

Fail 12 Nov 2010 110,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

brake pipes rusty

front discs rusty

fuel filler and fuel pipes very rusty

side skirt adrift n/s

underside damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,494 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 103,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 89,881 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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N121 HNP is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N121 HNP, 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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N121 HNP is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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