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Y947 MJM

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,064 mi
Last recorded142,064 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 MJM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 142,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished/Cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 142,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished/Cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 136,537 miles

front exhaust section starting to corrode

n/s and o/s front shock gators

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s under sills

Pass 9 Jun 2014 131,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shocker gators torn

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2014 131,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shocker gators torn

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2013 126,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front exhaust section starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust section starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 122,012 miles

both front shocker covers adrift

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 25 Jun 2012 122,012 miles

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

both front shocker covers adrift

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 24 Jun 2011 113,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s strut gators torn

rear discs starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 24 Jun 2011 113,974 miles

o/s and n/s strut gators torn

rear discs starting to corrode

slight chips to windscreen

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Jun 2010 104,440 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear front discs

small crack front number plate

Fail 25 Jun 2010 104,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear front discs

small crack front number plate

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,783 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust system corroding

front no plate cracked

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust system corroding

front no plate cracked

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,584 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,872 miles

crack on front number plate

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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Y947 MJM is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y947 MJM, 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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What year was Y947 MJM registered?

Y947 MJM is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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