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N236 DVM

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,531 mi
Last recorded240,531 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 DVM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 240,531 miles

Extensive surface rusting on rear suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

P.A.Steering belt slightly damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2011 240,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 229,652 miles

both outer sills getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

nearside front wishbone rear bush getting perished

rear chassis rails and rear floors getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

small hole nearside c.v boot

some play steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 217,378 miles

front discs showing signs of corrosion

front wishbone bushes getting worn

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe getting corroded

fuel tanks straps getting corroded

nearside c.v boot getting perished

rear floors and boot floor getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

some play front and rear drop links

Fail 10 Mar 2009 217,168 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake backplates corroded

front discs getting coroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nearside c.v boot getting perished

rear floors and boot floor getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 14 Mar 2008 205,284 miles

both front tyres right on legal limit

front and rear brake pads getting low

fuel filler pipe getting corroded

nearside front shocker showing signs of weeping but still effective at time of test

offside rear shocker showing signs of weeping but still effective at time of test

rear discs getting corroded and pitted

small chips centre windscreen

some play steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 191,859 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 191,851 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both c.v boots getting perished

both front tyres feathering inside edges

front and rear brake backplates getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

some corrosion rear chassis rails,floors and rear suspension beam

some play both top strut mounts

Pass 2 Mar 2006 174,259 miles

both c.v boots getting corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

front number plate laminates getting separated

nearside front inner headlamp cracked

nearside front shocker getting weak

rear backplates getting corroded

rear discs getting corroded

rear exhaust clamp getting corroded

some accident damage nearside rear wing

some deformity both rear tyres

some play both front anti roll bar links

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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N236 DVM is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N236 DVM, 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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N236 DVM is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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