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N282 FSX

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,553 mi
Last recorded153,553 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 FSX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 153,553 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 153,553 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 151,223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 148,299 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 148,296 miles

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 145,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 142,412 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 142,412 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 135,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,708 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 127,708 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 121,697 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 113,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 113,089 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 98,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 90,457 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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N282 FSX is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N282 FSX, 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 N282 FSX registered?

N282 FSX is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N282 FSX safe to buy?

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