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V185 FAW

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,851 mi
Last recorded149,851 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 FAW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2021 149,851 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 149,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 149,774 miles

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted to both dipped beams (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Handbrake level has free travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 141,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 141,482 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% on run up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pins missing plus coming out (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim area (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 129,390 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 124,914 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,597 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.774 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8.45 % (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 223ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/4517 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light displayed on instrument panel

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,329 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,585 miles

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 90,585 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 85,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 80,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,057 miles

nearside front spring lower rubber cup deteriating.

offside front washer not suplying fluid to screen but remaining jets allowing adequate amount to clear screen

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise off side rear brake pad anti rattle springs missing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,103 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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V185 FAW is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V185 FAW, 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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V185 FAW is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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