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LC51 AVT

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,325 mi
Last recorded159,325 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 AVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 159,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres damaged on side wall n/s and o/s rear

Fail 22 May 2023 159,307 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres damaged on side wall n/s and o/s rear

Fail 21 Dec 2022 159,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and flickers (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 143,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,378 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 136,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 128,864 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 128,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 126,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 125,035 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall

Fail 27 Sep 2016 119,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer wall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,657 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,510 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cut on the side wall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,746 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 96,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,902 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,498 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,194 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,210 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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LC51 AVT is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LC51 AVT, 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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LC51 AVT is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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