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V946 LMY

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV946 LMY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 139,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 May 2018 139,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 May 2017 128,986 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 128,975 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 120,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 113,350 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 113,345 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear pads and discs poor

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,797 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 106,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,063 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 95,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,535 miles

slight play felt in steering wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,184 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,887 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

main beam warning light operates on dip beam

Pass 29 May 2008 47,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,018 miles

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

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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V946 LMY is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V946 LMY, 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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V946 LMY is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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