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N287 XNV

1996 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,354 mi
Last recorded193,354 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 XNV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 193,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust system (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

n/s door bottom slightly corroded

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers perished on ends,, recommend replace

Pass 8 Jun 2016 186,745 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust system, showing signs of deterioration

n/s door bottom slightly corroded

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

Fail 8 Jun 2016 186,745 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust system, showing signs of deterioration

n/s door bottom slightly corroded

service brake performance 51%, mot pass mark 50%,, recommend check

Pass 4 Jun 2015 180,927 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated in places

high level brake light not working,, recommend check

nearside rear door bottom slightly corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Jun 2015 180,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

reverse lights not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated in places

high level brake light not working,, recommend check

nearside rear door bottom slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 171,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 171,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 165,236 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge 3.5mm

offside rear footbrake slight fluction

Pass 31 May 2013 165,236 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge 3.5mm

offside rear footbrake slight fluction

Pass 31 May 2012 159,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both main beams slightly low

offside dip beam image slightly deminished

offside handbrake performance low

offside rear tyre waring irregular on inner edge

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 7 Jun 2011 152,072 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

recommend check steering track

Pass 26 May 2010 145,716 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise handbrake travel

rear footbrake readings slight fluctuation on tester

Pass 11 Jun 2009 141,679 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 141,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s outer sill starting to corrode..o/s/f road spring corroding...stone chip in screen on limit...rear brake pads getting low...slight wear in o/s/r drop link

Pass 28 May 2008 135,491 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2007 129,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 123,517 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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N287 XNV is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc 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 N287 XNV, 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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N287 XNV is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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