Toyota Celica
MOT data from 15,842 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 74.5%. Average mileage at test: 118,620 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 693 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 621 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 466 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 412 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 365 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 363 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 353 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 325 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 306 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 289 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 162 | 84% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1991 | 173 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1992 | 153 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1993 | 146 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1994 | 337 | 73.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1995 | 340 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | |||
| 1996 | 849 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1997 | 876 | 70.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1998 | 1,287 | 73.1% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1999 | 811 | 72.5% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2000 | 791 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2001 | 1,262 | 75.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2002 | 1,355 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 1,766 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2004 | 1,978 | 73.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2005 | 1,732 | 73.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2006 | 1,234 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 2007 | 114 | 73.7% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
89,798 mi
Median
118,869 mi
75th percentile
152,359 mi
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