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N27 DRJ

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,266 mi
Last recorded172,266 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 DRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 172,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 172,193 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 172,153 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 172,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 172,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 114,384 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 114,384 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 100,300 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 100,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 81,512 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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N27 DRJ is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N27 DRJ, 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 N27 DRJ registered?

N27 DRJ is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N27 DRJ safe to buy?

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