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N978 VCF

1995 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Toyota Celica116,254 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 VCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 135,774 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 119,200 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 119,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r wheel binding

Fail 9 Nov 2009 103,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 103,091 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 98,947 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 96,058 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer wall slight cracks

Fail 19 Nov 2007 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres outer wall slight cracks

Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,827 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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N978 VCF is a 1995 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 116,254 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N978 VCF, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N978 VCF is a 1995 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 October 1995.

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