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W178 PCL

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

131,548 mi
Last recorded131,548 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PCL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 131,450 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 123,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 111,739 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 107,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,206 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2020 101,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,507 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cut on tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 5 Nov 2019 96,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cut on tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,697 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,329 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,369 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,687 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,071 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,317 miles

Front tyres wearing on both edges Rear tyres worn close to limit

Vvehicle structure corroding in places

Wiper blades slightley deterioated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,006 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Fail 17 Oct 2011 59,006 miles

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

Front & rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Rear chassis corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,821 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 25,687 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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W178 PCL is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W178 PCL, 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 W178 PCL registered?

W178 PCL is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W178 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 PCL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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