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N329 OAM

2008 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,413 mi
Last recorded178,413 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 OAM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 178,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2024 174,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2023 171,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 158,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 152,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to spread a little grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 152,658 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.31 where the limit is 0.30 (possibly just from standing) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to spread a little grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 137,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

On full lock wheels just catch inner wing guard

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 137,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

On full lock wheels just catch inner wing guard

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2018 137,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/5516 different size from rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 different size from front (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2017 124,317 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 124,317 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 116,188 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 116,188 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,899 miles

centre mirror glass detereioration

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2015 112,898 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre mirror glass detereioration

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2014 108,817 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2014 108,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,264 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 103,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,052 miles

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

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 3 Nov 2011 101,744 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 23 Nov 2010 93,746 miles

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

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

sills covered

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 88,491 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 88,482 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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N329 OAM is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N329 OAM, 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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N329 OAM is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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