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N164 HCS

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,169 mi
Last recorded116,169 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 HCS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2007 116,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F/TYRE SIDE WALL CHIPPED

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 116,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F/TYRE SIDE WALL CHIPPED

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 109,339 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 109,337 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

o/s headlamp glass slightly damaged, outer section of o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted..

Pass 13 Oct 2005 100,642 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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N164 HCS is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N164 HCS, 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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N164 HCS is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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