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R766 KAR

2008 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,801 mi
Last recorded169,801 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 169,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 169,783 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 168,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 167,786 miles

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

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

sills covered

Pass 5 Nov 2021 166,073 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 1 Feb 2020 165,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

sills covered

Pass 19 Nov 2018 163,690 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 150,680 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre in very poor condition (215/40/17

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (215/40/17

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside+offside tyres +very under inflated (215/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

steering rack has a slight leak of fluid

Pass 6 Jun 2016 148,819 miles

All tyres worn low on edges (215/40 17 (W)

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4,000 miles approx. (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' shape bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack slight mist of oil

Pass 2 Jun 2015 144,901 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 144,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 144,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 142,288 miles

Oil leak

all tyres getting low

Fail 2 Jun 2014 142,288 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres getting low

Pass 31 May 2013 138,879 miles

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)

cracks in n/s/r lamp lens

full size number plate will not fit under number plate lights area

replace n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 May 2013 138,873 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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)

cracks in n/s/r lamp lens

replace n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 134,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 122,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 117,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 116,642 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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R766 KAR is a 2008 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R766 KAR, 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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R766 KAR is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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