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L426 SWT

2007 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,545 mi
Last recorded139,545 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Toyota Celica111,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 139,545 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 139,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 139,506 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 139,410 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 138,478 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 136,856 miles

all brake discs slightly corrded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 132,620 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

door handles missing but can be opened

Fail 31 Aug 2013 132,615 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 132,137 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,061 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 129,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 129,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SOME PLAY

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 124,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 119,002 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 119,002 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,442 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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L426 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L426 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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What year was L426 SWT registered?

L426 SWT is a 2007 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is L426 SWT safe to buy?

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