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DE51 HGL

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,156 mi
Last recorded89,156 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HGL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2019 88,980 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper coil spring rubber seat very worn

brake/suspension areas at rear very rusty /corroded

near/side upper rubber spring seat very worn

off/side rear parking brake low on performance

rear brakes grabbing

Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in A pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,124 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,838 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 52,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,736 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,474 miles

all tyres have cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,502 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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DE51 HGL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 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 DE51 HGL, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE51 HGL registered?

DE51 HGL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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