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N270 GEV

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,982 mi
Last recorded174,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 GEV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 174,982 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 174,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 172,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 167,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 163,793 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 163,793 miles

Front Horn not working repair contacts on switch (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 155,261 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 150,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 150,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 144,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011
Pass 16 Jan 2010

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009
Pass 5 Jan 2008
Pass 6 Jan 2007

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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N270 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N270 GEV, 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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N270 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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