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W497 VBV

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,897 mi
Last recorded196,897 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 196,897 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2016 196,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2015 191,115 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 191,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 185,589 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 185,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 178,967 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 178,967 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 171,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 164,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 159,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 152,357 miles

front tyre wearing

Fail 22 Oct 2008 144,391 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 144,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 125,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 118,029 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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W497 VBV is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W497 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W497 VBV registered?

W497 VBV is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W497 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 VBV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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