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J253 MTN

2008 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,320 mi
Last recorded169,320 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 MTN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 169,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 161,347 miles

Center brake pipes coverd in grease

Front tyres worn on outer egdes

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 152,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 149,291 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 149,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 140,424 miles

blow from exhaust front pipe flexi joint

oil leak contaminating steering and suspension components to o/s/f

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 7 Jul 2010 140,424 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

blow from exhaust front pipe flexi joint

oil leak contaminating steering and suspension components to o/s/f

slight dampness to n/s rack gaiter

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,739 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 128,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 120,136 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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J253 MTN is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,407 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 J253 MTN, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J253 MTN registered?

J253 MTN is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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