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M31 TUJ

2008 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,185 mi
Last recorded172,185 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 TUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 172,185 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 172,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 169,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 157,545 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disc corroded on inner faces

Fail 15 Feb 2012 157,545 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake disc corroded on inner faces

Pass 3 Dec 2010 143,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 131,251 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 115,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 115,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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M31 TUJ is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M31 TUJ, 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 M31 TUJ registered?

M31 TUJ is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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