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Toyota Celica

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L21 GHVMOT history

L21 GHV is a grey petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2026
Mileage
136,163 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GHV was last recorded at 136,163 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 3,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,105 miles · 16 Jun 2015
Between the last two tests
3,058 miles
Average per year
1,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,163 miles
  • 2015 – 133,105 miles
  • 2014 – 127,679 miles
  • 2013 – 122,419 miles
  • 2012 – 122,148 miles
  • 2011 – 116,504 miles
  • 2010 – 108,562 miles
  • 2008 – 105,667 miles
  • 2007 – 102,443 miles
  • 2006 – 98,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,163 miles (+3,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,163 miles
    Test number
    245929613179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,105 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,105 miles
    Test number
    526867465106
    • NoteOil leak

  3. Fail133,101 miles (+5,422)2 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    679145855167
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  4. Fail127,679 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,679 miles
    Test number
    238806154119
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  5. Pass127,679 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,679 miles
    Test number
    439866654117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,419 miles (+271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,419 miles
    Test number
    155987223114
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass122,148 miles (+5,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    936542142189
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass116,504 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    116,504 miles
    Test number
    386152551174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,562 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    108,562 miles
    Test number
    390779330120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail108,560 miles (+2,893)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    662467030114
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass105,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    132826428273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,667 miles (+3,224)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,667 miles
    Test number
    661105828252
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  13. Pass102,443 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    102,443 miles
    Test number
    304976227277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,789 miles
    Test number
    311488926479
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L21 GHV

Does L21 GHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 GHV expired on 19 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 GHV?
The MOT on L21 GHV expired on 19 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 GHV done?
L21 GHV was recorded at 136,163 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 1,957 miles a year.
Has L21 GHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GHV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on L21 GHV 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 L21 GHV find?
L21 GHV passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point.; offside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point..

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