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Y768 TGJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,496 mi
Last recorded153,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 TGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 153,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 16 Oct 2025 153,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Nov 2023 153,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

METAL OBJECT IN O/S/R TYRE AND LEAKING

Fail 8 Nov 2023 153,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR TO HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

METAL OBJECT IN O/S/R TYRE AND LEAKING

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Tightened (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 145,458 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 145,458 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulbs in both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 135,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle painted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 135,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,299 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,980 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,092 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,574 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,684 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,608 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 81,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 12 Apr 2012 72,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,735 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,991 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,096 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 24 Apr 2007 42,110 miles

passengerside rear, driverside rearworn on inner †edges

Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,492 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 33,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y768 TGJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y768 TGJ, 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 Y768 TGJ registered?

Y768 TGJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y768 TGJ safe to buy?

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