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Y993 VKJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,547 mi
Last recorded157,547 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 VKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 157,547 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp lens deteriated

Offside registration lamp slightly insecure

Fail 3 May 2017 157,547 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp lens deteriated

Offside registration lamp slightly insecure

Pass 12 May 2016 152,255 miles

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

Nearside headlamp has poor beam image

Fail 12 May 2016 152,255 miles

Nearside headlamp has poor beam image

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

Pass 13 May 2015 142,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre mishapen

offside & nearside headlamp aims on high limit

Fail 13 May 2015 142,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre mishapen

offside & nearside headlamp aims on high limit

Fail 13 May 2014 126,978 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 126,978 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 118,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 111,729 miles

all brake discs deteriated

Pass 12 May 2011 105,655 miles

offside wiper deteriated

Pass 7 May 2010 99,069 miles

boot prescribed area not presented empty for mot

Pass 11 May 2009 91,283 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres beginning to mishape on inner edge.

Fail 11 May 2009 91,283 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres beginning to mishape on inner edge.

Pass 13 May 2008 81,026 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 72,758 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 72,555 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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Y993 VKJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y993 VKJ, 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 Y993 VKJ registered?

Y993 VKJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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