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L542 PSG

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 PSG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011
Fail 19 Aug 2010 140,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 140,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 136,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 133,604 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 130,230 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 128,892 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

knock from front end of vehicle

offside front tyre starting to split

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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L542 PSG is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L542 PSG, 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 L542 PSG registered?

L542 PSG is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is L542 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 PSG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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