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Y953 RCF

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,392 mi
Last recorded156,392 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 RCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 156,392 miles

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges - advise replacement soon

Oil filter heavily corroded, may start leaking soon

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 156,392 miles

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on edges - advise replacement soon

Oil filter heavily corroded, may start leaking soon

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,437 miles

both rear tyres on limit.

lower arm main bushes, both sides, perished

Fail 2 Apr 2015 139,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres on limit.

lower arm main bushes, both sides, perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 117,340 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes wear and perished.

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

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

Slight bind offside front brake.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 117,340 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front wishbone rear bushes wear and perished.

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

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

Slight bind offside front brake.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,688 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 95,527 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,580 miles

both rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to seperate

Pass 8 Apr 2006 81,154 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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Y953 RCF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y953 RCF, 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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Y953 RCF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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