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P359 SWC

2008 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,309 mi
Last recorded131,309 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 131,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak at engine

Pass 10 Oct 2017 126,651 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust down pipe has heat rap round it unable to identify if cat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 126,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust down pipe has heat rap round it unable to identify if cat fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,403 miles

Tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 121,374 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from around power steering pump area (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 115,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 109,050 miles

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 102,844 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2012 102,806 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)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,150 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 94,150 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 May 2010 81,872 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,605 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,124 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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P359 SWC is a 2008 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P359 SWC, 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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P359 SWC is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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