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Y889 FMS

2001 Toyota Celica

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 FMS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,739 miles

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 91,671 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main run inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main run inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,793 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,402 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 87,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,995 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 72,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,631 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 66,609 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,948 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,785 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,577 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 51,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes all in good order advise to wax oil

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,913 miles

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

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

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes all in good order advise to wax oil

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,930 miles

rear discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,108 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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Y889 FMS is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 Y889 FMS, 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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Y889 FMS is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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