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N128 MWR

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,931 mi
Last recorded235,931 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 MWR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 235,931 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank neck starting rust.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 230,244 miles

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.CORROSION-R CHASSIS MEMBERS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 230,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN/LEAKS.C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.CORROSION-R CHASSIS MEMBERS-BRAKES-SUSPENSION ETC.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 224,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 219,174 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Fail 23 Jun 2009 219,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Pass 5 Jun 2008 214,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 205,291 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 192,426 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 192,426 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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N128 MWR is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc 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 N128 MWR, 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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N128 MWR is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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