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N242 LAM

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,420 mi
Last recorded171,420 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 LAM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 171,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 171,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 170,525 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 169,203 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 167,756 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 167,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by top shock mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 165,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 160,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 154,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 149,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 143,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 137,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre has cut in tyre wall but not deep enough to see cords

steering rack has slight oil weap

Pass 17 Feb 2010 124,923 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall surface cut

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

slight movement in o/s rear suspention strut

Pass 18 Feb 2009 118,398 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 103,315 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 103,314 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,202 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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N242 LAM is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N242 LAM, 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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N242 LAM is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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