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L4 OBL

2008 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OBL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 75,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,130 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,055 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,280 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,363 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 73,363 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,393 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,393 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 69,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,386 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,013 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,452 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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L4 OBL is a 2008 Toyota Celica in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,407 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 L4 OBL, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L4 OBL registered?

L4 OBL is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is L4 OBL safe to buy?

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