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M104 BCW

2008 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,775 mi
Last recorded33,775 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 BCW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,994 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

N/S/F flexi hose cracking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 17,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 6,650 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 5,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 127,547 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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M104 BCW is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M104 BCW, 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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M104 BCW is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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