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H977 DPN

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,805 mi
Last recorded246,805 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH977 DPN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 246,805 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 242,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 238,500 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 235,988 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 234,451 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear of cars underside ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 234,451 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 234,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear suspension rusty

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

Pass 8 May 2013 22,736 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 228,298 miles

near side rear outside tail light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2010 223,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion to outer sill offside.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 218,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 218,058 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 203,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside outter sill have plastic covers unable to test ,outter sills.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 203,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 180,263 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 180,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 157,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

knocking noise from under bonnet

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2005 157,739 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

knocking noise from under bonnet

oil leak

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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H977 DPN is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H977 DPN, 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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H977 DPN is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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