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G133 TGC

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,183 mi
Last recorded181,183 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 TGC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 181,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 5 Feb 2021 175,153 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 175,152 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 16,989 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 165,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 161,531 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 161,531 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 155,997 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 155,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play lower ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn low

offside front wing damaged

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

oil and fluids all over engine

unable to fully check nearside steering and suspension

brake test not carried out due to condition on nearside front tyre

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Jul 2015 150,926 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slightly underinflated

Fail 3 Jul 2015 150,924 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 146,389 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

brake and fuel pipes covered by plastic trim unable to view fully.

fuel pipes corroded.

heavy engine oil leaks.

underside corroded in places.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 146,384 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside corroded in places.

Rear coil springs corroded.

brake and fuel pipes covered by plastic trim unable to view fully.

fuel pipes corroded.

heavy engine oil leaks.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 140,732 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Jul 2013 140,645 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 136,182 miles

heavy engine oil leaks recommend attention

tested wet

Fail 3 Jul 2012 136,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy engine oil leaks recommend attention

tested wet

Pass 30 Jun 2011 130,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 130,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 125,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 5 Jul 2010 125,567 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Jun 2010 125,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaustbadly corroded-oil leaks

inbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2009 122,653 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 120,588 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 120,032 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 111,434 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 111,433 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

travel on handbrake

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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G133 TGC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G133 TGC, 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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G133 TGC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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