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VN51 BND

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,426 mi
Last recorded217,426 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 BND
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 217,426 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

oil leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2015 217,426 miles

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

oil leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 184,715 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 184,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 184,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres has few cuts on out sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2013 148,762 miles

n/s & o/s/f shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 122,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 113,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 110,108 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,770 miles

plastic sill and under engine covers

Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,093 miles

plastic sill and under engine covers

Fail 15 Jan 2007 85,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,121 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 75,491 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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VN51 BND is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 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 VN51 BND, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN51 BND is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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