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Y686 LJB

2001 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,823 mi
Last recorded163,823 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 LJB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 163,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 10 Dec 2016 163,776 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 14 Dec 2015 155,441 miles

Front engine / suspension cradle slightly corroded. Structural integrity of component not affected

Fuel pipe (to tank) corroded

O/S front shock absorber piston protection shroud ripped

Small exhaust leak at rear box

Fail 12 Dec 2015 155,411 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front engine / suspension cradle slightly corroded. Structural integrity of component not affected

Fuel pipe (to tank) corroded

O/S front shock absorber piston protection shroud ripped

Small exhaust leak at rear box

Pass 11 Dec 2014 147,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 147,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 139,254 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 129,179 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 117,238 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear (1 bolt missing)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 117,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear (1 bolt missing)

O/S rear tyre starting to mishape on tread area

Pass 11 Dec 2010 106,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 99,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 86,707 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 72,096 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 60,051 miles

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,297 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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Y686 LJB is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 Y686 LJB, 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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Y686 LJB is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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