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DE51 SYJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,051 mi
Last recorded132,051 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,051 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 132,051 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 121,934 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 109,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 97,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 61,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

under tray loose

Fail 9 May 2013 61,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres mishapen

under tray loose

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,008 miles

Offside front tyre 2mm.on inner section.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,008 miles

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

Both rear brake discs badly pitted.

Offside front tyre 2mm.on inner section.

Offside rear brake binding.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,612 miles

undertrays fitted

nearside rear disc worn

offside rear disc worn

spare wheel has damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 51,612 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear disc worn

offside rear disc worn

spare wheel has damage

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,329 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,838 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,078 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 33,078 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge,offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,813 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 SYJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE51 SYJ, 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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DE51 SYJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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