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L870 MCF

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,130 mi
Last recorded155,130 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 MCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 155,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 149,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 149,841 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tresd cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 149,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre tresd cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 144,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 144,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2013 137,761 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2013 137,764 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2012 132,150 miles

front outer cv boots deteriorating

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2012 132,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front outer cv boots deteriorating

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 125,987 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

Pass 1 Jun 2010 119,702 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 119,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 112,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 109,916 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 106,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 102,853 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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L870 MCF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L870 MCF, 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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L870 MCF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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