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X971 PGT

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,489 mi
Last recorded217,489 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 PGT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 217,489 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn inner edge/pressure low/deep cracks to inner sidewalls

offside rear tyre on legal limit worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 201,504 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 27 Jan 2012 201,384 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 182,841 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2011 182,077 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine light on

long handbrake travel

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2010 163,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light remains on

Plastic oversills fitted

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 152,501 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 152,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 138,039 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 119,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 91,609 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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X971 PGT is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X971 PGT, 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 X971 PGT registered?

X971 PGT is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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