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W42 LSS

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 LSS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,418 miles

vehicle has lowered suspension

Fail 27 May 2016 86,397 miles

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

vehicle has lowered suspension

Pass 26 May 2015 80,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE LOWERED SUSPENSION

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2015 80,001 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE LOWERED SUSPENSION

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 61,162 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)

TYRE SIZE 205/45/17

all four shock absorbers rusty

anti roll bar rusty

front subframe rusty

front wishbones rusty

Fail 22 May 2013 61,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

TYRE SIZE 205/45/17

all four shock absorbers rusty

anti roll bar rusty

front subframe rusty

front wishbones rusty

Pass 23 May 2012 55,297 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 55,229 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,666 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,713 miles

exhaust heatsheilds loose

rear brakes getting corroded and worn on discs

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,782 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,227 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner 205/4517

Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,040 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 15,040 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 6,243 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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W42 LSS is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W42 LSS, 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 W42 LSS registered?

W42 LSS is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W42 LSS safe to buy?

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