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G128 WYL

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,651 mi
Last recorded134,651 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG128 WYL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 134,651 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 134,624 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 134,555 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 134,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 133,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sill areas displaying light corrosion x 2

Fail 28 Aug 2020 133,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt unit insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sill areas displaying light corrosion x 2

Pass 2 Aug 2019 197,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with adjustable suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 195,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

adjustable suspension components fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 195,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

adjustable suspension components fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 192,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 190,295 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 190,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

both headlamps vibrating slightly

chips in screen

front blades smearing screen

n/s/r and centre rear (above axle) brake pipes corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

outer surface of o/s/r disc slightly pitted

outer surfaces of front discs slightly pitted

rear number plate slightly delaminated

rear shock absorber shrouds perished

rear washer inop/blade split at end

Pass 6 Aug 2009 177,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 177,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 159,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 142,326 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear lower arms outer balljoints some play

Fail 1 Aug 2007 142,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear lower arm outer balljoints some play

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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G128 WYL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 G128 WYL, 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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G128 WYL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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