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Y842 PKY

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,034 mi
Last recorded93,034 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 PKY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,034 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,918 miles

Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened All Around (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 May 2017 81,365 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 73,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 73,517 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2015 67,827 miles

both rear inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 65,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,878 miles

advise bearing noise possible wheel bearing or gearbox

advise clutch slipping

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise bearing noise possible wheel bearing or gearbox

advise clutch slipping

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,439 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 55,439 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,436 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on edge

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise both rear tyres wearing on edge

advise offside rear disc heavily corroded

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,395 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,395 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 41,887 miles

front tyres low at edges 205 50 16v

Fail 26 Jan 2009 41,887 miles

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

front tyres low at edges 205 50 16v

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,906 miles

advise rear number plate worn

Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front discs and pads worn and front discs warped require changing

advise rear number plate worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,636 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 31,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

advise spare tyre in boot flat

Fail 23 Jan 2006 25,447 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,447 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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Y842 PKY is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Y842 PKY, 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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Y842 PKY is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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