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N228 PWL

2009 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,060 mi
Last recorded139,060 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2009 Toyota Celica119,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 PWL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 139,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2011 124,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2011 124,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2010 110,895 miles

power steering system / engine damp with fluid

Pass 8 Dec 2009 103,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 103,413 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N228 PWL is a 2009 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 119,103 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 N228 PWL, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Celica is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N228 PWL is a 2009 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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