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L761 XHY

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,996 mi
Last recorded71,996 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL761 XHY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 68,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front wiper blades starting to smear the screen, will need replacing in the near future

headlamp aims on the lower limit but customer wants them left alone due to weight in boot

nearside front tyre slightly soft

nearside rear anti roll bar dee bush has slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside over tak,ing mirror slightly lose but not considered insecure but will need attention in the near future

offside over taking mirror glass cracked but not effecting the view of the rear of the road

rear brake discs badly pitted but brake effort is still ok. advise new discs in the near future

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,277 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear the screen, will need replacing in the near future

headlamp aims on the lower limit but customer wants them left alone due to weight in boot

nearside front tyre slightly soft

nearside rear anti roll bar dee bush has slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside over tak,ing mirror slightly lose but not considered insecure but will need attention in the near future

offside over taking mirror glass cracked but not effecting the view of the rear of the road

rear brake discs badly pitted but brake effort is still ok. advise new discs in the near future

Fail 11 Aug 2010 62,495 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside rear inner quarter pannel corroded but not in a 12" prescribed area

power steering pipes damp but have no visable leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,495 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside rear inner quarter pannel corroded but not in a 12" prescribed area

power steering pipes damp but have no visable leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2009 56,476 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 56,445 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 53,428 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,013 miles

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

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

all tyres stepped

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 43,231 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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L761 XHY is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L761 XHY, 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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L761 XHY is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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