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P8 DCP

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,277 mi
Last recorded136,277 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 DCP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 136,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2016 135,722 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

general underside corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2015 135,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,059 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 3 Feb 2014 131,058 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Dec 2012 127,321 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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 127,296 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 118,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2011 118,735 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,697 miles

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

Oil leak

covers on both front shock absorbers split

light scratches on windscreen

rear wiper blade torn

rubber spring seat covers on both front coil springs have split

tailgate support struts not working

Fail 5 Nov 2010 110,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

covers on both front shock absorbers split

light scratches on windscreen

rear wiper blade torn

rubber spring seat covers on both front coil springs have split

tailgate support struts not working

Pass 4 Nov 2009 102,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 88,957 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 88,957 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,776 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 79,776 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P8 DCP is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P8 DCP, 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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P8 DCP is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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