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L165 PRC

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

239,622 mi
Last recorded239,622 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 PRC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 239,622 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 239,607 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust poor condition

nearside head lamp secured with cable at top

speedo half illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 233,308 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

emissions test close to limits

exhaust system corroded

nearside headlight brackets broken

Pass 28 Mar 2011 225,206 miles

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

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

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

emissions test close to limits

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 225,206 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

emissions test close to limits

engine oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2010 216,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 205,807 miles

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

both front tyres perrished

front numberplate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre perrished

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar bush

some corrosion to offside rear disc

vibration/possible minor blow from front of exhaust system

Pass 8 Apr 2008 193,396 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 11 Apr 2007 178,692 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brakes binding slightly

emissions test on limits

unable to inspect inner face of rear discs

very slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 154,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2006 154,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L165 PRC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 2,600cc 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 L165 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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L165 PRC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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