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Toyota Celica MOT Results

74.3% pass rate
from 249 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Celica is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.80% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.40% fail on Reservoirs
  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.80% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.80% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.80% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.40% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on View to rear
      • 0.40% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.80% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hose
    • 0.80% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.80% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.80% fail on Chassis
      • 0.80% fail on Chassis condition
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.80% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Springs
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.40% fail on Mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.40% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.80% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.80% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.80% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.80% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.80% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.40% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.40% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.40% fail on Steering play
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.80% fail on Tyres
    • 0.40% fail on Condition
    • 0.40% fail on Tread depth
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