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M774 TOF

2008 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

33,758 mi
Last recorded33,758 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 TOF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 33,758 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 31,031 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 24,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 24,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 13,497 miles

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

Nearside Front no locking device bottom ball joints

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2021 13,456 miles

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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front no locking device on both bottom ball joints

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 13,058 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

side sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 13,036 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 13,036 miles

Boot lid component likely to become detached Top section of boot spoiler loose ( Removed) (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 12,881 miles

eml light on

side sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 12,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml light on

side sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 12,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure amp positive lead (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing shocker ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured floor (holed ) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml light on

side sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 10,405 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 10,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre fouling inner n/s/f chassis on left full lock

Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,923 miles

front t.c.a bushes cracked

nearside front shock absorber damp

rear flexy brake hoses cracked

slight lift in nearside and offside front top ball joints

Fail 27 May 2011 6,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front t.c.a bushes cracked

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside track rod end split pin missing

rear flexy brake hoses cracked

slight lift in nearside and offside front top ball joints

Pass 19 May 2010 3,836 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 3,704 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f rack boot perrishing slight weep on n/s/f shock

Pass 13 May 2009 714 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 603,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2008 603,078 miles

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

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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M774 TOF is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M774 TOF, 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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M774 TOF is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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