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N267 RPL

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

248,557 mi
Last recorded248,557 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 RPL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 248,557 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 24,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 234,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 234,128 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 220,405 miles

N/S & O/S Headlamp reflectors in poor condition.

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

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

Recommend inspection of handbrake shoes.

Fail 22 May 2010 220,213 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S & O/S Headlamp reflectors in poor condition.

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

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

Recommend inspection of handbrake shoes.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 214,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S & O/S Headlamp reflectors poor.

Pass 22 May 2009 207,187 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 207,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 193,284 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 179,012 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 179,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 163,682 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 RPL is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N267 RPL, 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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N267 RPL is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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