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P274 AYJ

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,556 mi
Last recorded78,556 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 AYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 78,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 78,539 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Reading to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,907 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,379 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,782 miles

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

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

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

cut to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,779 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,683 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,640 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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P274 AYJ is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P274 AYJ, 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 P274 AYJ registered?

P274 AYJ is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is P274 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 AYJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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