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GU51 PUJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,125 mi
Last recorded160,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 PUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 160,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

N/s beam image poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 143,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 133,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 157,728 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 128,667 miles

slight play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,625 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion apparent

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 11 Mar 2015 127,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2014 125,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,465 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,449 miles

all windows tinted

Pass 12 Mar 2011 103,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 94,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 88,401 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 88,401 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,477 miles

battery leaking slightly

front coil spring rubber bases split

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GU51 PUJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU51 PUJ, 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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GU51 PUJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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