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LG51 NHU

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

167,628 mi
Last recorded167,628 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 NHU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 167,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 161,501 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 161,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 155,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,820 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 150,816 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,671 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,722 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 139,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 127,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. Tyre is also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. Tyre is also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,407 miles

n/s front & rear tyre valve stems deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,008 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 97,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,970 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 91,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,231 miles

surface cuts in n/s & o/s/r tyres (inner sidewalls)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 87,231 miles

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

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

surface cuts in n/s & o/s front tyres,inner sidewalls

unevern wear on both rear tyres

Fail 21 Apr 2011 81,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,988 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,025 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 69,791 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in the centre.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,177 miles

Front discs are starting to corode.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 56,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 56,348 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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LG51 NHU is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG51 NHU, 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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What year was LG51 NHU registered?

LG51 NHU is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is LG51 NHU safe to buy?

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