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N267 JLX

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,076 mi
Last recorded143,076 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 JLX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, floor, and inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, floor, and inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 129,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2021 121,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill near rear suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill near rear suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2021 121,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking pin (split pin) missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill near rear suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill near rear suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 116,718 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,306 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 116,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability figure of eight unit (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,223 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2012 94,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 92,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 90,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,594 miles

different size tyres on rear to front

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,052 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,602 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 83,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,407 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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N267 JLX is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N267 JLX, 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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What year was N267 JLX registered?

N267 JLX is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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