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X481 VRL

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

270,170 mi
Last recorded270,170 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 VRL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 270,170 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 261,057 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 252,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 241,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 230,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 222,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 213,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 213,626 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 202,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 187,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 174,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 153,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 152,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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X481 VRL 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 84.6%.

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 X481 VRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X481 VRL registered?

X481 VRL is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X481 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X481 VRL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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