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K228 VKR

2001 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,075 mi
Last recorded144,075 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK228 VKR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 144,075 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 141,617 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted at time of test

windscreen has slight wiper damage, ok at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2012 141,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted at time of test

windscreen has slight wiper damage, ok at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2011 135,832 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 128,880 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 128,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 118,660 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 118,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 114,382 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 109,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 106,032 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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K228 VKR is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K228 VKR, 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 K228 VKR registered?

K228 VKR is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is K228 VKR safe to buy?

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