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S4 NVT

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,973 mi
Last recorded165,973 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 NVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 165,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded away, and both inner and outer sills holed and corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear valances holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 165,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS CLOUDY BEAM IMAGE ONLY JUST VISIBLE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear REAR VALANCES CORRODED AND HOLED BOTH SIDES BY REAR BUMPER

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 163,779 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamp Lenses Cloudy Beam Image Only Just Visible (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 161,443 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear corner valances corroded and holed

Sill covers fitted

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 161,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear corner valances corroded and holed

Sill covers fitted

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 161,439 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at subframe mounting chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside little effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Heatshield loose

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

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

Rear corner valances corroded and holed

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 159,283 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear corner valances corroded and holed

headlights dull

Fail 1 Feb 2022 159,282 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear corner valances corroded and holed

headlights dull

Pass 28 Jan 2021 158,382 miles

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

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

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

headlights dull

rear corner valances corroded and holed

Pass 22 Jul 2019 156,188 miles

Brakes discs corroded in edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlights dull

Pass 24 Jul 2018 150,922 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

headlights dull

Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,635 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres cracking/ starting to split

exhaust blowing on joint from back box to centre pipe

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear seat belts not accessible, not inspected

Fail 17 Jul 2017 147,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chalked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres cracking/ starting to split

exhaust blowing on joint from back box to centre pipe

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear seat belts not accessible, not inspected

Pass 16 Jul 2016 144,072 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats folded and loaded

cannot open fuel cap

heat shield loose

Fail 16 Jul 2016 144,072 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats folded and loaded

cannot open fuel cap

heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,479 miles

brake discs corroded from being stood

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 131,783 miles

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

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,344 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 119,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 116,448 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 112,337 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 122,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 102,339 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

mil lamp on

r/tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2008 102,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear brake discs

mil lamp on

r/tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2007 89,711 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,004 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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S4 NVT is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S4 NVT, 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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S4 NVT is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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