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Y679 GEL

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,200 mi
Last recorded154,200 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 GEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,200 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 154,149 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 146,761 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 146,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,313 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 136,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 124,189 miles

new lambda sensor required

Fail 12 Aug 2016 124,189 miles

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

new lambda sensor required

Fail 30 Jul 2015 116,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 116,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,311 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 103,677 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Surface corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Fail 23 Mar 2013 103,677 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,301 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 99,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,005 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 75,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 67,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,753 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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Y679 GEL is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y679 GEL, 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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Y679 GEL is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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