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N133 MGK

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,211 mi
Last recorded200,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 200,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 198,377 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 191,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

o/s front seat belt rectracting mechanism slow

Fail 21 Jul 2010 191,850 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

o/s front seat belt rectracting mechanism slow

Pass 22 Jul 2009 186,460 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 186,460 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 178,669 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 178,632 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 158,549 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 158,549 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2006 140,795 miles

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

oil leak

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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N133 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N133 MGK, 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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N133 MGK is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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