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V479 EPW

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,875 mi
Last recorded196,875 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 EPW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 196,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 196,875 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour red colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 189,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 182,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 176,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 162,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 155,282 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,136 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 151,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 144,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 137,345 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 129,584 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 129,584 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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V479 EPW is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V479 EPW, 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 V479 EPW registered?

V479 EPW is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V479 EPW safe to buy?

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