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Toyota Celica

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,990 cc

L43 LEWMOT history

L43 LEW is a black petrol Toyota Celica first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,498 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 LEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 LEW was last recorded at 173,498 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,498 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,498 miles
  • 2024 – 172,037 miles
  • 2023 – 168,726 miles
  • 2022 – 166,097 miles
  • 2021 – 162,597 miles
  • 2014 – 146,163 miles
  • 2013 – 118,316 miles
  • 2012 – 107,097 miles
  • 2011 – 97,387 miles
  • 2010 – 85,225 miles
  • 2009 – 75,297 miles
  • 2008 – 72,721 miles
  • 2007 – 68,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,498 miles
    Test number
    994962930498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail173,498 miles (+1,461)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,498 miles
    Test number
    594038323612
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass172,037 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,037 miles
    Test number
    226817576749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass168,726 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,726 miles
    Test number
    280858658381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,097 miles (+3,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,097 miles
    Test number
    157714271131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,597 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,597 miles
    Test number
    909169606846
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail162,594 miles (+16,431)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,594 miles
    Test number
    328476346883
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass146,163 miles (+27,847)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,163 miles
    Test number
    426378304461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass118,316 miles (+11,219)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,316 miles
    Test number
    319315113319
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Pass107,097 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,097 miles
    Test number
    505663422216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail107,089 miles (+9,702)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,089 miles
    Test number
    217310602235
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail97,387 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,387 miles
    Test number
    216381701274
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass97,387 miles (+12,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,387 miles
    Test number
    785291301219
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass85,225 miles (+9,928)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    663509300231
    • NoteSlight wearin ns front suspension pivot joint
    • NoteSome damage to os front tyre outer sidewall

  15. Fail75,297 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    100743689187
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass75,297 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    262423889152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,721 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,721 miles
    Test number
    514134888107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    673353377114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,015 km1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,015 km
    Test number
    221921277443
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front discs lipped
    • NoteOutter cover sills fitted

Questions about L43 LEW

Does L43 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L43 LEW is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L43 LEW?
The MOT on L43 LEW is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L43 LEW done?
L43 LEW was recorded at 173,498 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has L43 LEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 LEW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L43 LEW 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 L43 LEW find?
L43 LEW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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