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L331 SWT

2007 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Toyota Celica111,746 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013
Pass 11 May 2012 159,375 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2012 159,375 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 150,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2010 148,641 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack offide

Pass 9 Jun 2009 126,448 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in rack

Fail 9 Jun 2009 126,448 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Jun 2008 102,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in rack on offside

Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L331 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L331 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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L331 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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