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N520 VLJ

2007 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Celica111,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 140,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 140,203 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 139,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 139,612 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small crack in the groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 133,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody general corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2018 132,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre on outer sidewall very perished and tyre has treas ,may require to attention soon

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake slight travel high,may require to attention

Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,326 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 124,593 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 124,593 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 119,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 102,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 102,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N520 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 111,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N520 VLJ, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N520 VLJ registered?

N520 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is N520 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 VLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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