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X797 VYC

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

217,353 mi
Last recorded217,353 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 VYC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 217,353 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 217,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 206,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 197,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 188,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 188,330 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 176,766 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 176,766 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 166,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 155,547 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 145,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 135,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 125,307 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,175 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,959 miles

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

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

mil light on

Fail 29 Jul 2011 102,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

mil light on

Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,622 miles

both rear tyres have heavy cracking/splits in tread/side-wall

Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,166 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,495 miles

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

boot sturts defected

Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,597 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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X797 VYC is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X797 VYC, 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 X797 VYC registered?

X797 VYC is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X797 VYC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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