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Y909 LHC

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,160 mi
Last recorded91,160 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 LHC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,160 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 91,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,977 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,921 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (7.1.4)

Front Both front shock absorbers dast boot /bump stop damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 90,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 88W Nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall crack ply or cords exposed 205/45R17 88W pirelli P0 3608 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (7.1.4)

Front Both front shock absorbers dast boot /bump stop damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc (3.5.1n)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45R17 84W Bridgestone Tyre bold on inner edge, heavily crack perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,756 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 89,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,275 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 89,275 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2014 88,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,179 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 84,173 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,223 miles

Nearside rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,223 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,047 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,687 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 65,687 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 55,041 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 55,041 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,051 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 41,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y909 LHC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y909 LHC, 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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Y909 LHC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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