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W229 SWP

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,104 mi
Last recorded139,104 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 SWP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 139,104 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 139,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,857 miles

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

Offside headlamp pattern poor

corrosion to front & rear suspension

engine covers & plastic skirts fitted to sills

Fail 21 Jul 2016 127,807 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside headlamp pattern poor

corrosion to front & rear suspension

engine covers & plastic skirts fitted to sills

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 104,013 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 92,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,406 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,089 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,089 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,080 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,053 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center exhaust guard loose

near side front tyre side wall damaged and pressure low?

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,579 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,031 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,256 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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W229 SWP is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W229 SWP, 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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W229 SWP is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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