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J873 WTF

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,851 mi
Last recorded161,851 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ873 WTF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 161,851 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 161,699 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 159,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sill panels starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2023 159,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sill panels starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 158,833 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 157,578 miles

Nearside Front rack gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 156,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 154,254 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 153,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,323 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust system rusty

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 151,695 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 150,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 148,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 147,178 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished.

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 145,270 miles

slight weep from steering rack.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 143,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 143,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 141,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 138,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 135,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 132,134 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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J873 WTF is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J873 WTF, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J873 WTF is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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