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W491 SKE

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,960 mi
Last recorded138,960 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 SKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 138,960 miles

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

advise cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

advise n/s/r brake slight binde

advise o/s reverse light not working

advise o/s/r wheel damaged

advise rear number plate slightly defaced

Pass 13 Aug 2012 138,960 miles

advise cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

advise n/s/r brake slight binde

advise o/s reverse light not working

advise o/s/r wheel damaged

advise rear number plate slightly defaced

Pass 5 Aug 2011 130,812 miles

advise both number plates slightly de-faced

advise o/s/r road wheel has slight accident damage

advise slight chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2011 130,812 miles

advise slight chips in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both number plates slightly de-faced

advise o/s/r road wheel has slight accident damage

Pass 31 Aug 2010 125,796 miles

advise both n/s tyres worn on inner edge and front perished and low on tread

advise o/s reverse light inop

advise o/s/f flexi brake hose has a slight cut

advise rear number plate slightly defaced

Fail 18 Aug 2010 125,794 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise accident damage to o/s/r road wheel

advise both n/s tyres worn on inner edge and front perished and low on tread

advise o/s reverse light inop

advise o/s/f flexi brake hose has a slight cut

advise rear number plate slightly defaced

Pass 14 Mar 2009 116,898 miles

advise all brake discs corroded and worn

advise front wipers slight split

advise o/s headlamp cover faded

advise o/s/f flexi brake hose slight damage

advise rear number plate slightly de-faced

advise rear wiper us

Pass 8 Mar 2008 105,361 miles

advise front discs worn and corroded

advise head lamp aims slightly high

advise rear number plate slightly de-faced

advise slight cut in o/s/f flexi barke hose

Pass 5 Mar 2007 93,119 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 93,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 78,173 miles

engine oil very low.

rear wiper split

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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W491 SKE is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W491 SKE, 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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W491 SKE is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W491 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 SKE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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