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Y748 JEL

2001 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,189 mi
Last recorded136,189 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 JEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 136,189 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 134,105 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 134,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 132,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 128,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 124,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

OS and NS Front shock absorber dust covers badly damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 124,249 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

OS and NS Front shock absorber dust covers badly damaged.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,629 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shock absorber dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,906 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine damp with oil

rear brake discs corroded on edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,617 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres whereing unevern

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 63,000 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 34,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,692 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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Y748 JEL is a 2001 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y748 JEL, 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 Y748 JEL registered?

Y748 JEL is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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