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N266 SJU

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,375 mi
Last recorded153,375 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 SJU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,375 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 153,356 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper/lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension's including subframe's are corroded

o/s + n/s sill corroded

power steering and fuel lines are corroded/covered in dirt/grease

Pass 27 Feb 2025 147,682 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering judder lock to lock

Fail 18 Feb 2025 147,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D - bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D - bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering judder lock to lock

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,334 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/inner sill borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 17 Feb 2024 140,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached bottom ball joint split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill/inner sill borderline (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2022 137,074 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 134,472 miles

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 131,148 miles

both rear 'D' bushes have slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2018 131,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,341 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 118,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 114,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front / rear brakes disc slightly worn

front wipers smirring

Fail 6 Jun 2014 114,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front / rear brakes disc slightly worn

front wipers smirring

Pass 11 May 2013 112,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 112,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 104,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,500 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,048 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 78,048 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 66,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,282 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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N266 SJU is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N266 SJU, 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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N266 SJU is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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