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W531 LJH

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,648 mi
Last recorded143,648 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 LJH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 143,648 miles

20% rear inbalance

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2014 143,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake inbalance

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2013 132,718 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,047 miles

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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,881 miles

Underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2010 105,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 98,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2009 98,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,461 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 90,461 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 81,113 miles

Front engine undertray missing some of its clips.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front and offside front spring bottom rubber mounts perished.

Nearside front and offside front wipers smeary in operation but clear screen.

Nearside front shock absorber dust shield perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre has scuff on sidewall.

Rear brake pads unevenly worn due to sticking sliders.

offside front shock absorber dust shield perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 81,113 miles

Front engine undertray missing some of its clips.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front and offside front spring bottom rubber mounts perished.

Nearside front and offside front wipers smeary in operation but clear screen.

Nearside front shock absorber dust shield perished

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre has scuff on sidewall.

Rear brake pads unevenly worn due to sticking sliders.

offside front shock absorber dust shield perished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,853 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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W531 LJH is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red 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 W531 LJH, 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 W531 LJH registered?

W531 LJH is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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