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X988 FBL

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,244 mi
Last recorded125,244 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 125,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 121,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and offside front road spring seating rubbers excessively deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to suspension and subframe components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 121,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside and offside front road spring seating rubbers excessively deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to suspension and subframe components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 115,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 110,745 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 110,743 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,976 miles

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

tread getting low o.s.f.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 94,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,688 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,688 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,213 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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X988 FBL is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X988 FBL, 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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X988 FBL is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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