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Y899 BKS

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,172 mi
Last recorded131,172 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 BKS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,172 miles

Oil leak

body and chassis slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 131,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

body and chassis slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 126,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi section slightly worn

nearside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 Oct 2012 126,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi section slightly worn

nearside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from engine area

Fail 24 Oct 2011 120,796 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight fluid leak from nearside part of steering rack

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 Oct 2011 120,796 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight fluid leak from nearside part of steering rack

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 9 Sep 2010 115,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 115,177 miles

battery insecure

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area

two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 101,819 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 94,184 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 94,184 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,733 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 84,581 miles

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

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

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

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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Y899 BKS is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y899 BKS, 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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Y899 BKS is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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