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L701 RAR

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,439 mi
Last recorded129,439 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL701 RAR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 129,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake only just met minimum requirements

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion in several places

Pass 28 Sep 2017 120,850 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,844 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2017 120,727 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Bottoms of doors are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 112,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,261 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 105,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 103,011 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 103,011 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 96,467 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 92,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,279 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 86,278 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 81,574 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 81,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 74,624 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

1,O/S/F tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Both rear tyres heavily cracked on outside edge

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,464 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2005 61,964 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 61,964 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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L701 RAR is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 L701 RAR, 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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L701 RAR is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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