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N163 RVK

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,660 mi
Last recorded114,660 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 RVK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 114,660 miles

n/s/f disk

Fail 4 Aug 2008 114,659 miles

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

n/s/f disk

Pass 10 Apr 2007 103,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 98,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RVK is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N163 RVK, 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 N163 RVK registered?

N163 RVK is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N163 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N163 RVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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