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X972 GKE

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,436 mi
Last recorded144,436 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 GKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2019 144,436 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear registration lamp not working.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 137,078 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded

corrosion bot rear inner sills

corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

front brake pads close to limit

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Aug 2018 137,075 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear chassis rails corroded

brake pedal spongy

corrosion bot rear inner sills

corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

front brake pads close to limit

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Aug 2017 128,651 miles

hand brake high

nearside rear brake pads on limit

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 128,649 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)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light

hand brake high

nearside rear brake pads on limit

offside inner sill corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

Fail 22 Aug 2016 123,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,571 miles

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)

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

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

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2015 117,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,328 miles

Both headlamp aims on upper limit

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 109,328 miles

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

Both headlamp aims on upper limit

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,874 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,922 miles

both rear tyre's wearing uneven inner edge's

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,226 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 82,612 miles

nearside front tyre inner secondry tread low

offside front tyre inner secondry tread low

Pass 9 Aug 2008 79,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,273 miles

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)

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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X972 GKE is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X972 GKE, 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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X972 GKE is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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