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K197 BVM

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,783 mi
Last recorded225,783 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 BVM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 225,783 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 225,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 206,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 184,016 miles

Vehicle has been lowered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2006 183,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2006 183,914 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slightly twisted and n/s low on inner edge.

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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K197 BVM is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K197 BVM, 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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K197 BVM is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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