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X748 EJB

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,815 mi
Last recorded115,815 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 EJB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 115,815 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 108,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Nearside rear tyre mishaped

Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,864 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 100,864 miles

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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,386 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,021 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 86,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 79,121 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,141 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 49,566 miles

front brakes discs inner worn scored.

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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X748 EJB is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X748 EJB, 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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X748 EJB is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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