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J999 WRC

2008 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,991 mi
Last recorded194,991 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 WRC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 194,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 194,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 194,668 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 194,526 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 194,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 194,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 193,579 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 191,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 191,650 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 189,751 miles

Exhaust flexi has minor blow

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 189,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 188,526 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 185,630 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 185,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 185,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

side covers fitted to sills

Pass 14 Jun 2012 180,233 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 180,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2011 170,679 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 170,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 157,991 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 157,991 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 142,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 125,038 miles

brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Feb 2008 125,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

front brakes noisey application on brake test. surface corrosion but further inspection required

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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J999 WRC is a 2008 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 J999 WRC, 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 J999 WRC registered?

J999 WRC is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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