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N282 SGY

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,353 mi
Last recorded109,353 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 SGY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 109,353 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 104,266 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 96,002 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 96,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 84,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 147,836 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 147,758 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 128,624 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 SGY is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N282 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

N282 SGY is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N282 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N282 SGY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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