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N238 COP

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,399 mi
Last recorded133,399 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 COP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 133,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 133,387 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 120,880 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2010 120,870 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front discs corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,792 miles

BRAKE NOISE EXCESSIVE FRONT AND REAR

NS/F OUTER WING IS DAMAGED

O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F RACK END

THE EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS ARE CORRODED

Fail 18 Oct 2009 117,792 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKE NOISE EXCESSIVE FRONT AND REAR

NS/F OUTER WING IS DAMAGED

O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F RACK END

THE EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS ARE CORRODED

Pass 21 Apr 2008 109,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 103,934 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,237 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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N238 COP is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 N238 COP, 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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N238 COP is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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