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NL55 NWB

2005 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,749 mi
Last recorded102,749 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 NWB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,749 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO O/S/R AND FRONT TO N/S/ BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS, N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS CHANNELS ALL HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 97,318 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisey (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisey (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall inner cracked/split

nearside rear mainfeed brake pipe excessively greased

offside rear mainfeed brake pipe excessively greased

Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisey (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisey (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall inner cracked/split

nearside rear mainfeed brake pipe excessively greased

offside rear mainfeed brake pipe excessively greased

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,237 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,003 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,695 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,638 miles

both rear brake discs lipped and corrodded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,456 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,268 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,260 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,900 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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NL55 NWB is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,656 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 NL55 NWB, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL55 NWB registered?

NL55 NWB is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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