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L712 RAR

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,039 mi
Last recorded157,039 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 RAR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 157,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS INOP (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 156,152 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside outer sill corroded in centre

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2017 151,249 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 140,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 133,846 miles

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

nearside sill damaged

Fail 22 May 2014 127,109 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 127,109 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 123,470 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 120,122 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 120,122 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 120,095 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 104,375 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 104,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight movement in drivers seat ;n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 7 Nov 2005 87,911 miles

brake pads getting low

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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L712 RAR is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L712 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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L712 RAR is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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