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N132 GPX

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,935 mi
Last recorded185,935 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 GPX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 185,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 185,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 184,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 184,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plates (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 182,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 182,185 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 182,185 miles

Fuel hose damaged fuel hose perished, signs of previous leakage (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,162 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 177,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-Roll Bar Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside wiper slightly smeary

stone chip(s) in windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2019 177,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2018 172,866 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Mar 2017 169,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 165,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking in folds

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking in folds

Offside Rear indicator lamp lense has a small crack

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

crack on front number plate

Fail 14 Apr 2016 165,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking in folds

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking in folds

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

Offside Rear indicator lamp lense has a small crack

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

crack on front number plate

Pass 31 Mar 2015 161,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 161,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear exhaust box to center pipe flange very corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2014 157,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear exhaust box flange very corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 153,156 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 149,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 145,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 142,902 miles

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

rear exhaust flange very corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 135,562 miles

Back box to centre section flange of exhaust is corroded

Both front outer c.v boots are cracked in the folds

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 135,562 miles

Back box to centre section flange of exhaust is corroded

Both front outer c.v boots are cracked in the folds

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 127,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 117,938 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 109,237 miles

Back box to centre section of exhaust flange heavley corroded but not blowing.

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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N132 GPX is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N132 GPX, 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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N132 GPX is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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