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GIL 4496

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4496
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 145,069 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 141,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

trays and covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 138,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

trays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 134,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,101 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 127,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 123,113 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,390 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,475 miles

Engine top cover fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 113,475 miles

Engine top cover fitted

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 108,813 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 104,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 98,861 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,236 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 88,133 miles

Clutch is slipping

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,133 miles

Clutch is slipping

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,560 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 30 Jan 2012 82,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,275 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,275 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,640 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,320 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 30 Jan 2008 56,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,017 miles

ns wiper blade deteriorated and could do with replacing

Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,020 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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GIL 4496 is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 GIL 4496, 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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What year was GIL 4496 registered?

GIL 4496 is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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