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V249 NBH

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,488 mi
Last recorded171,488 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 NBH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 171,488 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

exhaust system corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 171,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

exhaust system corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 168,645 miles

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

both rear axel bushes perished

Fail 11 Nov 2020 168,645 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear axel bushes perished

Pass 18 Nov 2019 165,197 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 163,482 miles

cut in n/s/f outer side wall

front lower arm rear bushes perished

play o/s/f inner rack joint

rear number plate poor

Pass 14 Nov 2017 161,663 miles

both rear springs corroded

headlight image poor

small play both rear drop links

Fail 14 Nov 2017 161,663 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

headlight image poor

small play both rear drop links

Pass 14 Nov 2016 159,936 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 12 Nov 2015 158,202 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 155,028 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 155,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 152,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 152,936 miles

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)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 151,562 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 151,547 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 149,476 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 149,444 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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 145,774 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 145,618 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 145,473 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

front number starting to delaminate

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 118,830 miles

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

both front shocker boots split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to n/s/r wing

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 16 Oct 2007 80,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front shocker rubber boots split

n/s/f outer tyre wall has cut

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,721 miles

both front shocker rubber boots split

n/s/f outer tyre wall has cut

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,554 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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V249 NBH is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V249 NBH, 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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V249 NBH is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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