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V285 JFA

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 JFA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 106,347 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 106,346 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 103,303 miles

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 12 Apr 2021 103,301 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 98,467 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,450 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 94,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 86,281 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,351 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,961 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 76,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2011 72,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,293 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 91,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 83,476 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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V285 JFA is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V285 JFA, 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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V285 JFA is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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