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YG51 VLD

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,704 mi
Last recorded148,704 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 VLD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 148,704 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 144,286 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misty (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 138,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration DENSE / SLIGHT EXCESSIVE (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BOTH - WORN PIN / BEARING BUSHES ( BALL JOINT SLIGHT ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - WORN - SOON (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BOTH - SLIGHT ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BOTH - CROSS / UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR AXLE AND INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 138,880 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration DENSE / SLIGHT EXCESSIVE (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BOTH - WORN PIN / BEARING BUSHES ( BALL JOINT SLIGHT ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - WORN - SOON (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE WORN (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BOTH - SLIGHT ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BOTH - CROSS / UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR AXLE AND INNER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 130,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 101,488 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose-banging on exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,508 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,821 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

both front headlamps slightly blue in colour

both front side lights slightly blue in colour

handbrake has little reserve travel

near side rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

offside rear tyre deforming on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 71,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all brake discs slightly pitted

both front headlamps slightly blue in colour

both front side lights slightly blue in colour

handbrake has little reserve travel

near side rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

off side rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,406 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,365 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 45,258 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,060 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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YG51 VLD 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 68.4%.

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 YG51 VLD, 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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YG51 VLD is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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