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K973 DRO

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,376 mi
Last recorded168,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 DRO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 168,376 miles

LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

Fail 14 Jun 2008 168,375 miles

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

LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 158,052 miles

Oil leak

REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WEARING, FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES,,REAR TYRES HAVE UNDULATING TREAD AND OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Fail 12 Jun 2007 158,052 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN,, REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WEARING,, BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES,, BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE UNDULATING TREAD AND OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE,,REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 136,482 miles

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

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

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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K973 DRO is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K973 DRO, 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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What year was K973 DRO registered?

K973 DRO is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is K973 DRO safe to buy?

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