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EJ51 XVP

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,731 mi
Last recorded133,731 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XVP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 133,550 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake sticking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,019 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 81,077 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,158 miles

front wiper blades split

slight wear on inner edges front tyres

Fail 21 Oct 2010 76,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wiper blades split

slight wear on inner edges front tyres

Fail 4 Nov 2009 72,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,175 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,494 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,064 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 48,511 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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EJ51 XVP is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ51 XVP, 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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EJ51 XVP is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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