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L414 SWT

2007 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,313 mi
Last recorded229,313 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Toyota Celica111,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 229,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 229,251 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 229,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 229,008 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 229,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 229,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking close to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 228,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 228,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 225,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 222,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 218,998 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 214,860 miles

rera brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2015 214,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rera brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2014 210,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 204,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 204,594 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 196,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 184,313 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 184,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 174,424 miles

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

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

knocking on front and rear suspension unable to find any major wear

Pass 19 Oct 2010 174,424 miles

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

knocking on front and rear suspension unable to find any major wear

Pass 30 Sep 2009 158,598 miles

knocking of front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2008 136,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 111,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 111,849 miles

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

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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L414 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L414 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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L414 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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