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YR51 RFZ

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

173,909 mi
Last recorded173,909 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 RFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 173,909 miles

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

offside outer sill slighly corroded under sill cover

Pass 3 Sep 2014 173,909 miles

offside outer sill slighly corroded under sill cover

Pass 21 Mar 2013 164,155 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 164,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 156,556 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 156,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 150,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 150,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 140,110 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 140,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 126,576 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2008 126,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2007 112,583 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,310 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 84,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 84,199 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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YR51 RFZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YR51 RFZ, 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 YR51 RFZ registered?

YR51 RFZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is YR51 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 RFZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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