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N168 CVN

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,273 mi
Last recorded172,273 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 CVN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 172,273 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 172,273 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 156,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 147,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 134,875 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,440 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 127,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 119,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 110,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 103,021 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 98,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,422 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,754 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 94,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 88,602 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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N168 CVN is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N168 CVN, 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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N168 CVN is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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