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N140 MRL

1996 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,311 mi
Last recorded208,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 MRL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 208,311 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 208,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 200,228 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 187,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 178,304 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 164,941 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 161,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 154,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 154,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 143,626 miles

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

c.o.emissions only just met limits.

o/s inner v.c boot leaking

rad leaking

Fail 24 Jun 2008 143,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

c.o.emissions only just met limits.

o/s inner v.c boot leaking

rad leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2007 132,895 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 132,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,404 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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N140 MRL is a 1996 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N140 MRL, 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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N140 MRL is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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