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Toyota Celica

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,998 cc

FAS 980MOT history

FAS 980 is a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,603 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
182,603 km
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,610 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FAS 980
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

FAS 980 was last recorded at 182,603 km on 20 Jul 2024, 7 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2007: 124,366 miles, lower than 142,353 miles on 12 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,596 km · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7 km
Average per year
2,610 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,603 km
  • 2023 – 179,394 km
  • 2022 – 175,830 km
  • 2020 – 175,540 km
  • 2015 – 159,763 km
  • 2014 – 155,717 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,603 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,603 km (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    182,603 km
    Test number
    395628970023
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail182,596 km (+3,202)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,596 km
    Test number
    928363307454
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass179,394 km (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    179,394 km
    Test number
    410357913379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail179,378 km (+3,548)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,378 km
    Test number
    823189494529
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass175,830 km (+290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    175,830 km
    Test number
    743129020336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,540 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,540 km
    Test number
    859043111000
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail175,540 km7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,540 km
    Test number
    387432887811
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,551 miles (+5,503)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,551 miles
    Test number
    236365624025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering fluid leak

  9. Pass167,048 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    167,048 miles
    Test number
    972161848413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass164,508 miles (+4,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    164,508 miles
    Test number
    995983048591
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass159,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    159,768 miles
    Test number
    675340825163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail159,763 km (+4,046)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,763 km
    Test number
    797927095069
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust knocking
    • NoteOil leaks

  13. Pass155,717 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    155,717 km
    Test number
    519563694019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail155,717 km8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,717 km
    Test number
    199732794427
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass153,155 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    153,155 miles
    Test number
    895842002246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,154 miles (+2,435)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,154 miles
    Test number
    236945482498
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTiming belt cover cracked

  17. Pass150,719 miles (+2,814)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    150,719 miles
    Test number
    989872291104
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NotePlastic sill trims fitted

  18. Pass147,905 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    147,905 miles
    Test number
    192737790175
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

  19. Fail147,905 miles (+2,670)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,905 miles
    Test number
    502046390139
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

  20. Pass145,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    145,235 miles
    Test number
    681594399055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    842164499029
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass124,366 miles (-17,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    124,366 miles
    Test number
    184826637218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail142,353 miles (+3)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,353 miles
    Test number
    172993797174
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail142,350 miles (+14,119)1 dangerous12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,350 miles
    Test number
    240841397466
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass128,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    128,231 miles
    Test number
    113803066103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail128,231 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,231 miles
    Test number
    583307856162
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about FAS 980

What vehicle is registration FAS 980 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FAS 980 on a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 31 Dec 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FAS 980 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FAS 980 expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FAS 980?
The MOT on FAS 980 expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FAS 980 done?
FAS 980 was recorded at 182,603 km at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 2,610 km a year.
Has FAS 980 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FAS 980 has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on FAS 980 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FAS 980 find?
FAS 980 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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