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V238 LMY

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,441 mi
Last recorded98,441 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 LMY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 98,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,727 miles

exhaust part repaired

Fail 10 Jan 2018 97,710 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,843 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 82,156 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,226 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 81,214 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,724 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 74,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,901 miles

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

advise judder from front brakes

nearside rear brake caliper damaged(pad securing pin mounting lug broken off)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 69,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise corrosion on rear brake discs

advise judder from front brakes

nearside rear brake caliper damaged(pad securing pin mounting lug broken off)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,443 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall with part of rubber missing but not showing cords should be monitored

Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,916 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut on sidewall 25mm marked .

Pass 29 Dec 2005 51,393 miles

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

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

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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V238 LMY is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V238 LMY, 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 V238 LMY registered?

V238 LMY is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V238 LMY safe to buy?

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