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Y297 ABC

2000 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,742 mi
Last recorded37,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 ABC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre scrubbing on the the edge worn to 1.6 mm

Pass 23 May 2013 25,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic sill covers fitted making a full assesment difficult

Fail 28 Jun 2012 21,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Plastic sill covers fitted making a full assesment difficult

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,008 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,586 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2010 20,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 20,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,262 miles

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

handbrake travel a little high

Pass 15 May 2008 20,072 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 19,095 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

small cut in outer side wall on nearside front tyre , no cords showing.

Pass 9 May 2006 17,408 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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Y297 ABC is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 Y297 ABC, 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 Y297 ABC registered?

Y297 ABC is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y297 ABC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 ABC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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