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Y749 NMJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,993 mi
Last recorded133,993 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 NMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017 133,993 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,276 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 95,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2013 95,254 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2013 95,111 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 88,233 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 88,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,336 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 81,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 73,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 71,417 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 71,417 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,107 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 59,047 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,235 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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Y749 NMJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y749 NMJ, 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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Y749 NMJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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