2001 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P28 ABR
2001 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 151,664 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P28 ABR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 151,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P28 ABR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Celica (P28 ABR) between November 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P28 ABR Mileage History
- 02/11/200557,819 mi
- 09/11/200667,355 mi+9,536 mi
- 07/11/200773,328 mi+5,973 mi
- 18/11/200877,662 mi+4,334 mi
- 19/11/200877,678 mi+16 mi
- 26/10/200981,071 mi+3,393 mi
- 19/11/201085,233 mi+4,162 mi
- 19/11/201085,233 mi
- 22/12/201187,582 mi+2,349 mi
- 28/11/201288,930 mi+1,348 mi
- 22/11/201391,129 mi+2,199 mi
- 16/01/201593,786 mi+2,657 mi
- 06/01/201697,998 mi+4,212 mi
- 06/01/201697,998 mi
- 20/01/2017102,934 mi+4,936 mi
- 20/01/2017102,934 mi
- 18/01/2018106,704 mi+3,770 mi
- 16/01/2019110,181 mi+3,477 mi
- 24/09/2021110,315 mi+134 mi
- 30/09/2021110,315 mi
- 27/09/2022120,704 mi+10,389 mi
- 04/10/2022120,709 mi+5 mi
- 26/09/2023129,671 mi+8,962 mi
- 01/10/2024139,039 mi+9,368 mi
- 10/10/2024139,039 mi
- 23/09/2025145,965 mi+6,926 mi
- 01/10/2025145,966 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2026151,664 mi+5,698 mi
Average of roughly 4,488 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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