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M959 SWP

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,393 mi
Last recorded138,393 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM959 SWP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 138,393 miles

Noise from O/S HAND brake drum.

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 138,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Noise from O/S HAND brake drum.

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Front inner trim panels insecure fouling brake hoses.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 138,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 136,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 131,168 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 117,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 103,674 miles

exhaust joints corroded== rib belt cracked== front wishbone rear bushes perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2007 103,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

FR WISH REAR BUSHES PERISHING==WIPERS POOR==MULTI MRIB BELT BADLY CRACKED==EXH JOINTS CORRODED==FR PADS APPEAR LOW==REAR PADS VERY LW

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,973 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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M959 SWP is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M959 SWP, 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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M959 SWP is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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