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Toyota Celica

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,762 cc

L18 MPBMOT history

L18 MPB is a silver petrol Toyota Celica first used on 5 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2025
Mileage
139,112 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MPB was last recorded at 139,112 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,205 miles · 23 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,907 miles
Average per year
3,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,112 miles
  • 2023 – 137,205 miles
  • 2022 – 134,823 miles
  • 2021 – 127,060 miles
  • 2020 – 118,163 miles
  • 2018 – 118,061 miles
  • 2017 – 114,587 miles
  • 2016 – 107,903 miles
  • 2015 – 107,166 miles
  • 2014 – 102,575 miles
  • 2013 – 99,022 miles
  • 2012 – 96,595 miles
  • 2011 – 94,212 miles
  • 2010 – 92,268 miles
  • 2009 – 90,415 miles
  • 2008 – 88,858 miles
  • 2007 – 86,829 miles
  • 2006 – 82,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,112 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,112 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,112 miles
    Test number
    710171336522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,205 miles (+2,382)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,205 miles
    Test number
    510160373125
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass134,823 miles (+7,763)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,823 miles
    Test number
    302198250930
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass127,060 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,060 miles
    Test number
    118123748748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,727 miles (+8,564)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,727 miles
    Test number
    644337736359
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass118,163 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,163 miles
    Test number
    891254697120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,137 miles (+76)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    491368726134
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass118,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,061 miles
    Test number
    793693485060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,061 miles (+3,474)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,061 miles
    Test number
    268885776953
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass114,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    809634798723
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills require rust treatment
    • AdvisoryRear park brake requires attention squeaking

  11. Fail114,587 miles (+6,684)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,587 miles
    Test number
    521671369383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner sills require rust treatment
    • AdvisoryRear park brake requires attention squeaking

  12. Pass107,903 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    569402832540
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Fail107,903 miles (+737)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,903 miles
    Test number
    678675251003
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass107,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    102894871804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,164 miles (+4,589)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    152359734775
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass102,575 miles (+3,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,575 miles
    Test number
    868321884208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail99,022 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,022 miles
    Test number
    329568993479
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass99,022 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,022 miles
    Test number
    338428893404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,595 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    185711522390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass94,212 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,212 miles
    Test number
    267568501323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,268 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    372146310391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,415 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    512979929331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass88,858 miles (+2,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,858 miles
    Test number
    514337428386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass86,829 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    552255937380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,538 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    84,538 miles
    Test number
    394356007014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    351167506026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MPB

Does L18 MPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 MPB expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 MPB?
The MOT on L18 MPB expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 MPB done?
L18 MPB was recorded at 139,112 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 3,055 miles a year.
Has L18 MPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MPB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 MPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 MPB find?
L18 MPB passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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