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L388 GDV

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

265,519 mi
Last recorded265,519 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 GDV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 265,519 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 265,518 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in side walls

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in side walls

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 265,507 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres have cracks in side walls

fuel filler neck badly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 261,473 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 261,472 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside rear tyre badly worn on edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 253,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 253,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 247,766 miles

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 11 Sep 2014 247,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 235,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 235,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 220,082 miles

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

Fuel tank corroded

Light corrosion to discs

Oil leak, diff side seal on gearbox N/S/F

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 220,079 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank corroded

Light corrosion to discs

Oil leak, diff side seal on gearbox N/S/F

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 211,651 miles

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

Front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 211,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 210,724 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 210,724 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

alignment check required

fuel pipes

salt to brake pipes and ends

Pass 16 Nov 2009 204,541 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 204,252 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 192,999 miles

front number plate cracked not effecting lettering and secure.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 183,168 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 174,465 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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L388 GDV is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L388 GDV, 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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L388 GDV is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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