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Y698 GTW

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,988 mi
Last recorded146,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 GTW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 146,988 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 146,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs started to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2013 137,260 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 137,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 126,714 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 126,639 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2011 119,409 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side-wall

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,613 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,847 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 96,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,898 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,378 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 70,719 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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Y698 GTW is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y698 GTW, 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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What year was Y698 GTW registered?

Y698 GTW is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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