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N129 FHK

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,698 mi
Last recorded156,698 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 FHK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 156,698 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 154,391 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,823 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 150,513 miles

nearside front, nearside rear ,and offside rear tyres cracking on outer tread edge

Fail 7 Aug 2009 150,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

nearside front, nearside rear ,and offside rear tyres cracking on outer tread edge

Pass 21 Aug 2008 148,620 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 148,620 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 144,103 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 143,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 139,183 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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N129 FHK is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black 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 N129 FHK, 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 N129 FHK registered?

N129 FHK is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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