2006 Toyota Celica T Sport Vvtli 1.8L Petrol · GR55 CAU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following the September 2025 test at 122,624 miles, where the tester confirmed it met the required standard. However, the journey to that result was irregular. Between August 2021 and July 2024, the car failed the MOT on three separate occasions within a twelve-month window, only to pass the subsequent retest. This fail-pass-fail cycle suggests the previous owner was prioritising getting the car on the road rather than addressing underlying mechanical faults. The September 2025 pass indicates the issues may have been resolved, but the history of repeated failures warrants caution. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,131 miles per year is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this era. There are no sudden spikes or gaps that indicate periods of disuse followed by rapid mileage accumulation. The 2020 test was conducted at zero miles, marking the initial registration, and the subsequent entries show steady, linear growth. The mileage at the time of failure and retest is virtually identical, confirming the car was driven to the test centre rather than sitting idle. This steady accumulation supports the view of a working vehicle, but the repeated failures imply the mechanical condition was not as robust as the mileage suggests. While the record does not itemise specific defects, the pattern of intermittent failure on a Toyota Celica of this age typically points towards suspension components, exhaust systems, or corrosion issues common on the chassis. A thorough inspection should focus on the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, which often degrade on high-mileage Celicas. The exhaust system and brake lines should also be checked for rust or binding. The buyer needs to verify that the September 2025 pass was not a temporary fix and that no structural concerns were overlooked during the MOT process.