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L289 YVV

2007 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Toyota Celica111,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 YVV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,808 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low on tread + badly scrubbed on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 95,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 81,758 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,545 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 73,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,853 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 61,326 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,107 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 54,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,811 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,546 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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L289 YVV is a 2007 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L289 YVV, 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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L289 YVV is a 2007 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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