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L24 MEP

2006 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

204,032 mi
Last recorded204,032 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 MEP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 204,032 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 203,951 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint steering rack area (2.3.3b)

hard to inspect exact condition of various components due to being undersealed

Pass 25 May 2017 202,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 200,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 194,323 miles
Fail 2 May 2015

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 191,553 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 23 Oct 2014 191,549 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 6 Mar 2009 189,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 189,759 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 185,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,636 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 17,636 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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L24 MEP is a 2006 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 75,506 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 L24 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 20 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L24 MEP is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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