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W557 MCB

2000 Toyota Celica

Orange Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,265 mi
Last recorded156,265 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 MCB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 156,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 156,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 152,417 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 152,404 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 145,890 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 142,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 142,737 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 142,367 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 142,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 139,595 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 139,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 136,359 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 136,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 128,829 miles

handbrake travel only just passed

Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 118,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 113,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,599 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 88,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 81,218 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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W557 MCB is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Orange with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W557 MCB, 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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W557 MCB is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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