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W521 PBO

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,488 mi
Last recorded151,488 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 PBO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 151,488 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,787 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,211 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,209 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 129,471 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 124,085 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 124,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 118,636 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 118,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 116,778 miles

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 11 Nov 2009 114,436 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyer worn on inner edge

o/s front wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Nov 2008 112,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 109,038 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 104,437 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 104,437 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully check

Covers fitted to inner wings,sills and bottom engine bay unable to fully check

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

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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W521 PBO is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W521 PBO, 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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W521 PBO is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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