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N239 SVY

2008 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,660 mi
Last recorded180,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 180,660 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And offside front ()

Offside Front Bottom of door corroded

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 180,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 178,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 166,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre staring to were inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 156,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT SIDELIGHTS LED

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 156,022 miles

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

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

BOLT MISSING FRONT PIPE

CAT FITTED ?

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT SIDELIGHTS LED

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 149,408 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 149,360 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 136,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 136,095 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 118,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 112,702 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 112,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2008 100,311 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre on limit

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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N239 SVY is a 2008 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N239 SVY, 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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N239 SVY is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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