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L188 WAH

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

244,994 mi
Last recorded244,994 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 WAH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 244,994 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 244,693 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 234,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear suspension damping effect reduced

nearside door bottom corroded

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall2

slight play in all front anti-roll bar bushes

vehicle lowerd at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2012 234,037 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

exhaust noisey

nearside door corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 211,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 211,631 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 193,397 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 193,396 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside front track rod end split pin missing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 178,188 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 178,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 161,431 miles

Handbrake lever reaching limits of travel

Rear brake disc surfaces in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2008 161,393 miles

Rear brake disc surfaces poor

Pass 3 May 2006 154,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads 80% worn

Fail 2 May 2006 154,327 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front pads 80% worn

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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L188 WAH is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L188 WAH, 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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L188 WAH is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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