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Y691 LJB

2001 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,183 mi
Last recorded189,183 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 LJB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 189,183 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 189,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 180,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 167,852 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 167,519 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EM light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 142,818 miles

EM light on

osf brake has been getting hot at some point

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

tailgate shocks not working

Fail 17 Sep 2012 142,585 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EM light on

osf brake has been getting hot at some point

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

tailgate shocks not working

Pass 28 Sep 2011 127,757 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,757 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 118,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 118,872 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tailgate struts weak (door drops suddenly)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 111,705 miles

front suspension leg - rubber components perished/split (shock dust cover - spring coil lower pads)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 111,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

front suspension leg - rubber components perished/split (shock dust cover - spring coil lower pads)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 105,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 104,569 miles

advise font tyres have cuts in both outter side walls but no exposing cords at time of mot.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 95,377 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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Y691 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 62.5%.

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 Y691 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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Y691 LJB is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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