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X597 RHS

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,457 mi
Last recorded147,457 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 RHS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 147,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 147,455 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 142,535 miles

exhaust system rattling

Fail 15 Mar 2016 142,535 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system rattling

Pass 3 Sep 2015 139,935 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 139,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 132,675 miles

engine light on

front srut top mounts corroded

nearside rear caliper pivot broken

underside corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 132,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine light on

front srut top mounts corroded

nearside rear caliper pivot broken

underside corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 125,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 112,044 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 112,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 98,629 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Un-able to fully inspect all brake pipes - covered by underseal

Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 79,581 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 63,922 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 54,128 miles

Fan belt noisey.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Knocking noise can be heard from engine. †

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

There was insufficeint oil to commence test. Vehicle took 2 litres of oil.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,128 miles

Fan belt noisey.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Knocking noise can be heard from engine. †

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

There was insufficeint oil to commence test. Vehicle took 2 litres of oil.

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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X597 RHS is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X597 RHS, 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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X597 RHS is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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