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BU51 NKR

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 NKR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 98,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Unprotected end to flexi in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Unprotected end to flexi under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,757 miles

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

Underside generally corrodded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,365 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 91,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,600 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles loose in centre silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 89,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

baffles loose in exhaust centre silencer

Pass 15 May 2018 89,111 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 86,841 miles

front tyre tread depths 2-3mm

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,254 miles

Both headlight lens tarnishing - o/s aim poor efficiency

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F O/S/R N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust baffle insecure causing rattle and slight noise

Front brakes showing signs of imbalance and judder

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms, front lower arms and both subframes (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm points (2.4.A.3)

Under body/engine bay cover fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both headlight lens tarnishing - o/s aim poor efficiency

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F O/S/R N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust baffle insecure causing rattle and slight noise

Front brakes showing signs of imbalance and judder

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear trailing arms, front lower arms and both subframes (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm points (2.4.A.3)

Under body/engine bay cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box baffles are loose inside box (noisy)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 73,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box baffles are loose inside box (noisy)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,602 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,713 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 56,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,673 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 50,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil level just above min mark

Fail 17 Jan 2009 43,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil level just above min mark

Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,373 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 26,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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BU51 NKR is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU51 NKR, 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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BU51 NKR is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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