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N27 EKW

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,100 mi
Last recorded166,100 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 EKW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 166,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 165,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 161,926 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 161,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 154,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 152,197 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 152,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 148,113 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 143,364 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 143,354 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 139,376 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 139,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 136,192 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 131,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 127,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 123,889 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 118,098 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 115,141 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 EKW is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N27 EKW, 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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N27 EKW is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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