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N7 MES

2008 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,387 mi
Last recorded55,387 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 MES
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 55,387 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,071 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,018 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,308 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,487 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 51,487 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,336 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 48,623 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 48,620 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))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 48,572 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,100 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,280 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 45,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,834 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,195 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,279 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,263 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)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front and rear reg plates numbers in 3d still able to be read

Front brake discs worn on inner face

Slight oil leak from offside rear of engine

Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,306 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 36,935 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,603 miles

Rear seats folded down not allowing full seat belt check.

Slight cracking on nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 34,594 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)

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

Rear seats folded down not allowing full seat belt check.

Slight cracking on nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,759 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 32,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 32,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,012 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,007 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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N7 MES is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N7 MES, 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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N7 MES is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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