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W497 XJX

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,109 mi
Last recorded148,109 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 XJX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 148,109 miles

exhaust blow evident

n/s/f wing and headlight damaged

o/s/f tyre worn

rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 May 2013 140,101 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 133,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,478 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2012 133,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 125,829 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2011 125,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 113,059 miles

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

catalytic convertor sounds as though its blocking up

rear no.plate is deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2010 113,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

plastic covers on both sills

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Mar 2009 100,406 miles

rera no.plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 87,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 85,129 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 XJX is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX registered?

W497 XJX is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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