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N163 TCG

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,223 mi
Last recorded134,223 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 TCG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,223 miles

underbody and crossmembers corroded but not to excess

Fail 12 Jun 2025 134,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody and crossmembers corroded but not to excess

Pass 11 Jun 2024 133,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted and scored on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rods corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rods corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both mounting brackets corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank filler neck corroded.

Rear Most rear suspension components are corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,220 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 132,220 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,136 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 132,136 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 131,712 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 131,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,255 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 131,255 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 130,258 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,218 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 127,965 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 127,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 126,795 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 126,795 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 125,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 124,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,168 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 121,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 119,902 miles

nearside front fog lamp loose

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 May 2009 119,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front fog lamp loose

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2008 117,012 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 117,006 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 113,924 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 113,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,161 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 TCG is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 TCG, 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 TCG is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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