2001 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P28 ABR
2001 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 145,966 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,966 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
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 145,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Celica (P28 ABR) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
P28 ABR Mileage History
- 26/09/2023129,671 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
Average of roughly 8,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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