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N163 FKK

1996 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,729 mi
Last recorded156,729 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 FKK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 156,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 156,729 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 136,949 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Uneven wear on rear tyre's

Fail 19 Feb 2010 136,901 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Uneven wear on rear tyre's

Pass 23 Dec 2008 127,686 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 127,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside drive shaft gaitor insecure?/moist.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 113,352 miles

both inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease

Fail 19 Dec 2007 113,352 miles

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

both inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease

Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,305 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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N163 FKK is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N163 FKK, 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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N163 FKK is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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