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L151 PRC

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,263 mi
Last recorded141,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 PRC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 141,263 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2015 137,936 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 137,936 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,309 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 135,262 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 132,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 132,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 128,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2012 128,800 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST KNOCKING

Pass 25 Jun 2011 126,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 121,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 109,876 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 109,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2008 103,097 miles

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 12 Apr 2008 103,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 7 Apr 2007 93,856 miles

foot brake pedal has more travel than normal *

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play *

o/s/f cv boot starting to split *

Fail 7 Apr 2007 93,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

foot brake pedal has more travel than normal *

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play *

o/s/f cv boot starting to split *

Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,727 miles

near side front wheel bearing has slight play advise investigation

off side front tyre worn on inner edge advise a new tyre and 4 wheel alignment

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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L151 PRC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 L151 PRC, 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 L151 PRC registered?

L151 PRC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is L151 PRC safe to buy?

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