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FN51 VYF

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,787 mi
Last recorded186,787 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 VYF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 186,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 177,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 164,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 151,184 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,917 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 140,907 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 136,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 130,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 128,973 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 128,973 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 127,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 127,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 126,474 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 126,474 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 120,714 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 120,714 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 113,280 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 109,200 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 109,200 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 108,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine light on

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 83,208 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 83,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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FN51 VYF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FN51 VYF, 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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FN51 VYF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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