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L128 JKO

2008 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,963 mi
Last recorded122,963 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL128 JKO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 122,963 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,681 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 122,681 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 122,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes under car over rear subframe corroded

Rear shock absorber bump stops missing

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,296 miles

some movement to steering rack knucle

Fail 2 Jun 2017 122,295 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 Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

some movement to steering rack knucle

Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,062 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 121,062 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear light cluster damp inside

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,927 miles

all tyres worn smooth on edges requires wheel alignment

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,808 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 105,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 102,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 100,586 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 100,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 93,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 83,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L128 JKO is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L128 JKO, 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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L128 JKO is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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