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X38 LAX

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,135 mi
Last recorded161,135 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 LAX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 161,135 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both need polishing (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 161,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear back plates rubbing on discs

Fail 3 May 2016 161,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroaded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 149,331 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 142,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 142,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 136,646 miles

rear brake pads look low slight binding n//sr brake. rear no plate discolured front nbo plate loose but secure ./

washer jets partilly blocked / wipers poor./ hole in n/s/r light cluster ./ o/s/r tyre inner edge 1,6mm./ battery loose but secure./

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,714 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)

small chip on n/s/r lamp lense

Pass 27 Jan 2011 119,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 119,946 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 111,362 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 111,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 102,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 94,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 94,103 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 77,084 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 77,008 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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X38 LAX is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X38 LAX, 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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X38 LAX is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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