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M129 XOU

2008 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests16 (5 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate31.3%

Mileage

190,480 mi
Last recorded190,480 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 XOU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 190,480 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

battery poor

very corroded underbody

Fail 28 Apr 2014 189,059 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 177,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 177,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 168,430 miles

nearside front flexi mounting insecurely mounted to strut

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

tracking check

Fail 3 Apr 2012 168,351 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front flexi mounting insecurely mounted to strut

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

tracking check

Pass 7 Feb 2011 148,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 148,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 146,757 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to underside of car

Fail 13 Dec 2010 146,952 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 146,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 146,374 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 122,753 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 122,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,451 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper split at edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack joint

Fail 14 Oct 2008 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wiper split at edges

slight play in nearside front steering rack joint

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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M129 XOU is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 31.3%.

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 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 M129 XOU, 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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M129 XOU is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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