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Y701 LAX

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 LAX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,351 miles

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

corrosion underneath rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,340 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s rear quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

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

corrosion underneath rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,464 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,463 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill (behind drivers door) (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 89,275 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 89,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 85,164 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,164 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,389 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,389 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,895 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 75,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,233 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 68,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,223 miles

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

heat shield loose & knocking on exhaust

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,215 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,838 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,367 miles

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

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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Y701 LAX is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y701 LAX, 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 Y701 LAX registered?

Y701 LAX is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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