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N645 VLJ

2008 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,419 mi
Last recorded158,419 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN645 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 158,419 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 158,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 154,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 146,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 139,828 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 139,826 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

coolant leak

oil leaks engine bay

Pass 26 Aug 2021 130,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 120,665 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,371 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 104,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 100,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 98,587 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 98,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 96,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 91,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,507 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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N645 VLJ is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N645 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 18 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N645 VLJ registered?

N645 VLJ is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is N645 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N645 VLJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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