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L198 SWT

2007 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,056 mi
Last recorded124,056 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Toyota Celica111,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 124,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 123,884 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 123,880 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 123,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 123,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 121,782 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,231 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 115,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 111,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 10,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 102,965 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 100,401 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 98,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,720 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 94,688 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L198 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 111,746 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 L198 SWT, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L198 SWT registered?

L198 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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