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L789 YNV

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

117,987 mi
Last recorded117,987 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 YNV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 117,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,552 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 117,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 116,328 miles

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

Rear tyres getting low on tread expecially nearside rear around 2.2mm

Fail 2 Dec 2023 116,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear tyres getting low on tread expecially nearside rear around 2.2mm

Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,886 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2018 108,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres have surface cracks

nsf tyre worn low on very outer edge

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,263 miles

all tyres cracking in tred area

Fail 20 Jun 2016 105,260 miles

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)

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

all tyres cracking in tred area

Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,544 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres have slight surface cracks

both doors have corrosion to bottom edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 103,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres have slight surface cracks

both doors have corrosion to bottom edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,790 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,790 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 96,995 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 93,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight split to offside wiper blade

Fail 1 Oct 2009 91,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight split to offside wiper blade

Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,939 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 86,864 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 81,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 81,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 70,827 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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L789 YNV is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L789 YNV, 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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L789 YNV is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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