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L219 MEP

2008 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

175,862 mi
Last recorded175,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL219 MEP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 175,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 175,808 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

rear exhaust rubbing on sub-frame and offside rear inner c/v boot

Pass 27 Jul 2017 174,802 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 174,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear inner c/v boot deteriorated

offside front tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 4 Mar 2016 165,867 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 163,937 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2013 155,289 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 155,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 145,935 miles

Front brake disc(s) corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc(s) corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 145,935 miles

Front brake disc(s) corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 133,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 123,932 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 123,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 123,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 122,075 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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L219 MEP is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L219 MEP, 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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L219 MEP is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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