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BJ51 VTP

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,753 mi
Last recorded156,753 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VTP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 156,753 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 150,725 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 150,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 140,215 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 140,203 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 135,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 135,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 125,436 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 125,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 114,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 103,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 103,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 86,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,267 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,054 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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BJ51 VTP is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ51 VTP, 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 BJ51 VTP registered?

BJ51 VTP is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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