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Y748 SSL

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 SSL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2022 98,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear inner sills starting to get very rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system not standard

Pass 29 May 2018 73,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front shock absorbers( top gaiters perished)

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 63,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

left rear brake pads worn lower than the right ones

Pass 26 May 2016 55,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,411 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise undertray fitted

Pass 28 May 2013 41,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 41,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 39,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box slight blow / corroded

exhaust center section slight blow/ corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 39,299 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box slight blow / corroded

exhaust center section slight blow/ corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 36,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,882 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs, inner faces slightly pitted

both rear brake discs, inner faces slightly pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,029 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 28,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,078 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 SSL is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SSL, 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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Y748 SSL is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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