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V749 EBX

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,067 mi
Last recorded194,067 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 EBX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 194,067 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 Dec 2013 194,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 183,261 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2012 183,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight drag both front brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2011 177,268 miles

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

Uneven wear on n/s/r tyre, o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge(no cord or ply visible at time of test)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 177,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Uneven wear on n/s/r tyre, o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge(no cord or ply visible at time of test)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 177,243 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge(no cords or ply visible at time of test)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 167,774 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 157,522 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 124,349 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 107,080 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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V749 EBX is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V749 EBX, 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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V749 EBX is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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