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N525 XTT

2008 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

136,665 mi
Last recorded136,665 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 XTT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 136,665 miles

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill cover fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 136,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside sill cover fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 133,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside sill cover fitted

emissions not tested due to catalyst and lambda sensor missing

orange warning light on

windscreen has stonechip

Fail 15 Aug 2017 132,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Nearside sill cover fitted

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside sill cover fitted

emissions not tested due to catalyst and lambda sensor missing

orange warning light on

windscreen has stonechip

Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,625 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 128,607 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function shock absorber will not opperate to be checked (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 124,279 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall but not showing cords

Fail 10 Aug 2015 124,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 24 Jul 2013 119,468 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, but no cords are exposed

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 119,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, but no cords are exposed

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 113,480 miles

chassis starting to have surface rust on it

n/s/f shock ball joint dry / making nosie

Fail 21 Feb 2012 113,480 miles

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

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

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

battery light on

chassis starting to have surface rust on it

exhaust heat light on

front and rear discs have surface rust on them

n/s/f shock ball joint dry / making nosie

n/s/f tyre has slight mark in side wall

petrol tank lip starting to rust

rear light failure light on

rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,052 miles

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)

front tyres have some sidewall damage

noise from front suspension (no play found)

offside front washer jet slightly weak

uneven tyre wear

Fail 13 Sep 2010 103,861 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/f headlight dim and reflextor rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2009 95,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/f headlight dim and reflextor rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2009 92,319 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 92,271 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2008 76,192 miles

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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N525 XTT is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N525 XTT, 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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N525 XTT is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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