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Y887 JFG

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,067 mi
Last recorded144,067 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 JFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 144,067 miles

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

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

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

little reserve travel on hand brake

Fail 5 Apr 2019 143,914 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,961 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 133,961 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,861 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 131,861 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 126,049 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 126,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,454 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

harness mounts incorrectly fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 109,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

harness mounts incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 100,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 30 Apr 2012 95,706 miles

battery not clamped down

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,848 miles

second seat belts fited small bolts used to secure iner belt to floor

Fail 26 Apr 2010 85,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

second seat belts fited small bolts used to secure iner belt to floor

Pass 6 May 2009 79,653 miles

Battery insecure

ancillary drive belt grooves show splits.

bonnet saftey release system shows stiffness.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is virtually bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

undervehicle oil/fluid contamination.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 6 May 2009 79,653 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ancillary drive belt grooves show splits.

bonnet saftey release system shows stiffness.

front service brakes show inbalance.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is virtually bald at the edge.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

undervehicle oil/fluid contamination.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 3 May 2008 69,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 63,175 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 54,667 miles

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

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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Y887 JFG is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y887 JFG, 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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Y887 JFG is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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