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Y874 DCY

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,174 mi
Last recorded111,174 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 DCY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 111,174 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 111,159 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 111,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,531 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 110,531 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,839 miles

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,473 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 95,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,419 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,251 miles

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

rear tyres wearing uneven on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s + o/s rear tyres inner edge uneven wear

n/s + o/s rear tyres outer walls cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,049 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 47,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2006 43,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 43,928 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y874 DCY is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y874 DCY, 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 Y874 DCY registered?

Y874 DCY is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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