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V522 MMY

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 MMY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 141,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering locking device ineffective both side suspension arm ball joint split pins (2.1.3 (d))

Front Steering locking device missing both side track rod end split pins (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,768 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 130,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 128,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,778 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2015 113,806 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)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2015 113,669 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

3 x nails in osr tyre

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,128 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 95,007 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 91,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,534 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,402 miles

n/s/r tyre misshaped worn low

Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear discs corroding †nail in n/s/r tyre

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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V522 MMY is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc 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 V522 MMY, 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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V522 MMY is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V522 MMY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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