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X789 MBH

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,253 mi
Last recorded170,253 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 MBH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 170,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 160,563 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 160,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 151,997 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,603 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 139,332 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 134,775 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 120,151 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 120,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 107,782 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 107,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,239 miles

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

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

both head lamp patterns weak,lens opaque

Fail 20 Jan 2017 95,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

both head lamp patterns weak,lens opaque

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,327 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,614 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,522 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 59,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,451 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,015 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 48,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,725 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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X789 MBH is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X789 MBH, 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 X789 MBH registered?

X789 MBH is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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