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K738 JHJ

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

157,531 mi
Last recorded157,531 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 JHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 157,531 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 157,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 153,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

underside of vehicle in general has light corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2011 153,728 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle in general has light corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2010 149,722 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre flat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2010 149,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre flat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 144,335 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 144,331 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 137,436 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 130,182 miles

front brakes out of ballance 17%

Fail 3 Dec 2007 130,104 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 119,794 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 119,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise n/s front tyre worn on inner + outer edgrs + slight damage to side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2005 106,424 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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K738 JHJ is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K738 JHJ, 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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K738 JHJ is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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