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M338 JDL

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,427 mi
Last recorded168,427 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 JDL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 168,427 miles

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

Light damage /marking front windscreen

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT AND BALD INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sill section underside vehicle starting to corrode

Rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

centre to rear exhaust corroding around clamp

rear fuel filler neck pipes corroding

Fail 15 Dec 2016 168,427 miles

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

Light damage /marking front windscreen

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT AND BALD INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sill section underside vehicle starting to corrode

Rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

centre to rear exhaust corroding around clamp

rear fuel filler neck pipes corroding

Pass 22 May 2015 162,947 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 162,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

age cracks on n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2013 155,883 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 155,883 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 147,579 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 147,579 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

age cracks on n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 143,717 miles

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

Front disc's slightly worn.

Rear disc's slightly worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 140,532 miles

Rear dics's have slight surface rust.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 135,808 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 135,752 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2007 123,186 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 112,153 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 112,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear tyures close to limit

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

unable to fully check front un derbody due to covers

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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M338 JDL is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M338 JDL, 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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M338 JDL is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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