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Y879 EKR

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 EKR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 135,158 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 130,189 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 124,686 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various bits of corrosion on underside of vehicle - front and rear subframes steering and suspension components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 124,427 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to vehicle underside incl. frt and rear subframes, also various steering and suspension components.

Pass 18 Nov 2013 115,110 miles

EML light on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has crack across bottom but not in drivers view

Fail 18 Nov 2013 115,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has crack across bottom but not in drivers view

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,326 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody components starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 59,260 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 44,283 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,628 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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Y879 EKR is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y879 EKR, 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 Y879 EKR registered?

Y879 EKR is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y879 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 EKR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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