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Y997 MJH

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,363 mi
Last recorded161,363 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 MJH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 161,363 miles

Coolant leak STRONG ADVISE ()

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides pattern weak (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides treads wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake lever has high travel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 6 Nov 2018 150,335 miles

Both headlight beam image patterns poor.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Recommended investigation. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit - Recommended Replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 139,989 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 137,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 135,009 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 135,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 131,001 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,283 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 98,740 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,427 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 89,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,561 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 52,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,465 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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Y997 MJH is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y997 MJH, 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 Y997 MJH registered?

Y997 MJH is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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