MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front tyre wearing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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