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Y679 NMJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 NMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 120,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 120,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 120,465 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 120,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,623 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,623 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 109,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 109,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2018 108,567 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding Binding in reverse (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,884 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,843 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,593 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,637 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,386 miles

reaar heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,295 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 79,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,280 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,634 miles

front brake discs scorn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 70,634 miles

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

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

front brake discs scorn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 May 2009 66,265 miles

Advise N/S/F drop link gaitor starting to split.

Advise O/S/F drop link gaitor starting to split.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 57,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,867 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 53,867 miles

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

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 NMJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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