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Y881 VGV

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,937 mi
Last recorded108,937 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 VGV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 108,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High (Lean) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection between rear and centre section (black soot) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Washer jet blocked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield loose/damaged

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath (floor pan) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Washer jets blocked

Tailgate won't stay up

Pass 27 Feb 2021 106,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on steering , suspension and brake components

exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion

parking brake has travel

Fail 25 Feb 2021 106,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on steering , suspension and brake components

exhaust corroded

general surface corrosion

parking brake has travel

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,274 miles

very rusty on rear suspension components

Fail 27 Feb 2020 105,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

very rusty on rear suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body has corrosion at the rear

metal fuel filler neck pipe is corroded

rear anti roll bar is corroded

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 104,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

body has corrosion at the rear

metal fuel filler neck pipe is corroded

rear anti roll bar is corroded

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,576 miles

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

body has corrosion at the rear

fuel filler neck is corroded

headlight lenses are deterioated

rear anti roll bar is corroded

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

rear wheel bearings noisey when spun.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,669 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of the vehicle and sills at the rear (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank and metal filler pipe to the tank is corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 101,669 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of the vehicle and sills at the rear (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank and metal filler pipe to the tank is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,653 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 100,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,988 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2014 96,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,908 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 91,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,494 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,465 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,358 miles

Vehicle underside rusty

Vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,397 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,335 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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Y881 VGV is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y881 VGV, 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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Y881 VGV is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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