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N442 HAB

2008 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,696 mi
Last recorded99,696 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 HAB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 99,696 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 96,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 96,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,444 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 92,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,858 miles

corrosion to brake discs

noisey suspension

Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corrosion to brake discs

noisey suspension

Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,330 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 82,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N442 HAB is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 N442 HAB, 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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N442 HAB is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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