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EY51 OBG

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,966 mi
Last recorded151,966 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OBG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 151,966 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 151,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,244 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 147,886 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted backing plates (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 143,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 140,939 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 140,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 133,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,680 miles

Engine management light lit

Handbrake travel

Fail 30 Aug 2016 119,678 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light lit

Handbrake travel

Pass 24 Aug 2015 109,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,125 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 109,125 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,488 miles

engine management light on

long travel in handbrake

Fail 30 Jul 2013 93,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

long travel in handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 85,826 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,546 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,809 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 57,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,361 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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EY51 OBG is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EY51 OBG, 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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EY51 OBG is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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