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V252 NBH

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 NBH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 113,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear susspension surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,648 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,651 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

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

O/s/f & rear wiper blades split on ends

Offside Front Headlamp lense poor

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,216 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,216 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 78,784 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,906 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,906 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,045 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

light scratching to o/s screen

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,579 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs pitted

front no plate cracked

hand brake lever high

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s windscreen scratched by wiper

rear discs pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs pitted

front no plate cracked

hand brake lever high

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s windscreen scratched by wiper

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,567 miles

Engine light on

Scratch on windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2010 68,567 miles

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

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

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

Engine light on

Scratch on windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,531 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 64,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,147 miles

o/s screen marked

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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V252 NBH is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V252 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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V252 NBH is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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