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VN52 NRF

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,230 mi
Last recorded139,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NRF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 139,230 miles

both headlamp lense deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2022 139,230 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

both headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 127,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,486 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 111,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 106,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,693 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 88,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,358 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,201 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 36,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

offside front brake hose mounting loose

Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,162 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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VN52 NRF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VN52 NRF, 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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What year was VN52 NRF registered?

VN52 NRF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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