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N531 XBR

2007 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

180,587 mi
Last recorded180,587 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Celica111,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 XBR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 180,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 180,017 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 177,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 174,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 167,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 161,238 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear subframe ()

Fail 16 Feb 2021 161,238 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above rear subframe ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 157,723 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion throughout the underside including suspension items

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 155,540 miles

CO % erratic, had to have a good hot drive to get through emissions

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

both front lower, rear inner arm bushes slightly worn/ split/ perished

oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

underside suspension surface corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 153,732 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 153,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 153,312 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 153,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 149,991 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 149,971 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 147,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 147,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 143,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 140,456 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 139,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 137,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 137,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 131,317 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall split

Pass 7 Aug 2008 131,317 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall split

Fail 7 Aug 2008 131,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall split

Pass 27 Jul 2007 123,663 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 123,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N531 XBR is a 2007 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N531 XBR, 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.

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N531 XBR is a 2007 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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