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X498 EAL

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,716 mi
Last recorded141,716 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 EAL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 141,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light is on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 141,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light is on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 133,077 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 121,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 110,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 110,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,092 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X498 EAL is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X498 EAL, 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 X498 EAL registered?

X498 EAL is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X498 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 EAL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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