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L400 DHC

2000 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,845 mi
Last recorded50,845 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 DHC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 50,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil weep

Fail 3 Jan 2026 50,827 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil weep

Pass 31 Oct 2024 50,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 50,673 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 50,262 miles

Offside Rear sill surface rust

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 47,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,389 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 44,385 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,211 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 42,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,929 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,924 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2012 39,924 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,882 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

hand brake req adjusting

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 38,199 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,045 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,284 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,284 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 31,156 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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L400 DHC is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L400 DHC, 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 L400 DHC registered?

L400 DHC is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is L400 DHC safe to buy?

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