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X778 GAB

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,799 mi
Last recorded209,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 GAB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 209,799 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Trailing Arms & Other Suspension Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 209,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Trailing Arms & Other Suspension Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 207,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 206,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 204,778 miles

most components under car starting to corrode

rattle from engine when revved

Fail 10 Nov 2022 204,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front cross member slightly corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 20 Oct 2021 203,048 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Oct 2021 203,048 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2020 202,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Underside has been heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2020 202,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Underside has been heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2019 199,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

most items under car starting to corrode

Pass 3 Nov 2018 198,041 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 198,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 193,901 miles

Front tyres are getting low 2-3mm

Fail 2 Nov 2017 193,901 miles

Front tyres are getting low 2-3mm

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 186,886 miles

both rear under inner sills are slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 186,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear under inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 178,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 166,687 miles

rear brake discs corraded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 155,411 miles

rear tyres are perished & getting close to limit

Fail 13 Sep 2013 155,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear tyres are perished & getting close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2012 143,702 miles

both front tyres are close to limit & perished

both rear tyres are perished

o/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 16 Sep 2011 133,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 120,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 108,973 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 99,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 88,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,157 miles

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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X778 GAB is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X778 GAB, 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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X778 GAB is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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