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YE51 YTY

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,300 mi
Last recorded141,300 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 YTY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 141,300 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 141,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,664 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2016 122,664 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2015 121,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,454 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 116,454 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,012 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake is binding slightly.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 102,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,137 miles

both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

front number plate cracked

handbrake pulls up slightly high

part of exhaust system slightly rusty

rear pads low and discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,137 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

front number plate cracked

handbrake pulls up slightly high

part of exhaust system slightly rusty

rear pads low and discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,419 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

offside rear tyre and nearside front tyre just on legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

unable to check brake pipes properley due to some sort of covering over them

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Dec 2007 76,400 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 69,027 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 63,573 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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YE51 YTY is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black 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 YE51 YTY, 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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YE51 YTY is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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