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V538 DBR

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,557 mi
Last recorded147,557 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 DBR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 147,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 144,328 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 144,328 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,026 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 141,026 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 135,144 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 135,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 127,852 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 127,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 122,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,178 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs very poor

Fail 28 Sep 2011 117,178 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs very poor

Pass 24 Aug 2010 112,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2009 106,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,891 miles

Engine management light on, (emissions okay)

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

clutch worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,636 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,294 miles

engine management light on, (further investigation required).

rear brakes noisey, (fault inside offside rear disc/drum).

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 77,249 miles

Recommend full brake service, (overdue)

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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V538 DBR is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V538 DBR, 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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V538 DBR is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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