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AY51 OBG

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,550 mi
Last recorded131,550 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OBG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 131,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 130,152 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 130,152 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 127,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2015 127,584 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2014 123,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f headlamp insecure but is secure when bonnet locked

Fail 25 Jan 2014 123,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,537 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 118,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 114,104 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 114,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 107,228 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,067 miles

no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,473 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 90,473 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 67,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,573 miles

Very slight cut in o/s front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2005 32,989 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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AY51 OBG is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 90,977 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 AY51 OBG, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY51 OBG registered?

AY51 OBG is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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