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LR51 VSJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,247 mi
Last recorded91,247 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VSJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,247 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lens deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion under body

Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lens deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion under body

Pass 9 Mar 2022 86,373 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

both headlight lens deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Mar 2022 86,373 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both headlight lens deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,912 miles

both headlight lens deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 Mar 2020 83,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlight lens deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,552 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2018 76,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 73,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,985 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,985 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 65,565 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 65,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,341 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,604 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 55,256 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,359 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,579 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,961 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,561 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 22,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LR51 VSJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LR51 VSJ, 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 LR51 VSJ registered?

LR51 VSJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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