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A8 EGX

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,378 mi
Last recorded130,378 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EGX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 130,378 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 130,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill area (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 129,953 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 129,953 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 129,093 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2012 128,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

This vehicle 4x4 not tested on rolling road

This vehicle very low, due to lowered suspension. great difficulty getting it on the ramps, over the sliding jacking beams.--may refuse to test this vehicle if it comes in again.

Fail 28 May 2012 128,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

This vehicle 4x4 not tested on rolling road

This vehicle very low, due to lowered suspension. great difficulty getting it on the ramps, over the sliding jacking beams.--may refuse to test this vehicle if it comes in again.

Pass 2 May 2011 127,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 126,111 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 123,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 117,231 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 108,048 miles

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

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

slight corrosion at front to rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2007 108,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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A8 EGX is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,656 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 A8 EGX, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 EGX is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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