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G491 ECV

2002 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,474 mi
Last recorded106,474 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 ECV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,474 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 106,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,402 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,117 miles

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,117 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,544 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 90,544 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 86,420 miles

Offside and nearside front head lights deteriorated lenz broken.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,420 miles

Offside and nearside front head lights deteriorated lenz broken.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,547 miles

Offside front and nearside front head lights lenz broken but not affecting patterns.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 71,195 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 63,842 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 63,822 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 55,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,735 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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G491 ECV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G491 ECV, 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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G491 ECV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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