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BJ51 VTV

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VTV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,061 miles

(Surface corrosion under vehicle).

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Outer Wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (Inner sills) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 112,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,153 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 107,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 97,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,730 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,687 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 64,684 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,692 miles

front wiper blades split ends

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,627 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 56,627 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,286 miles

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

front wishbone slight corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,923 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 36,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 30,937 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 VTV 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 83.3%.

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 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 BJ51 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

BJ51 VTV is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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