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Toyota Celica

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,990 cc

L48 NAWMOT history

L48 NAW is a black petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
149,289 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 NAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 NAW was last recorded at 149,289 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2015: 100,417 miles, lower than 162,102 miles on 20 Feb 2014.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,269 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
3,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,289 miles
  • 2024 – 134,231 miles
  • 2020 – 131,804 miles
  • 2019 – 125,004 miles
  • 2018 – 117,733 miles
  • 2017 – 112,126 miles
  • 2016 – 107,565 miles
  • 2015 – 100,417 miles
  • 2014 – 162,102 miles
  • 2013 – 149,913 miles
  • 2012 – 131,897 miles
  • 2011 – 120,961 miles
  • 2010 – 108,994 miles
  • 2009 – 95,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,289 miles
  • AdvisoryEXHUAST SYSTEM GENERAL CORROSIONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,289 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,289 miles
    Test number
    515985731859
    • AdvisoryEXHUAST SYSTEM GENERAL CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail149,269 miles (+15,038)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,269 miles
    Test number
    785597493038
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEXHUAST SYSTEM GENERAL CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,231 miles (+2,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,231 miles
    Test number
    865533751364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,804 miles (+6,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,804 miles
    Test number
    152677671565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,004 miles (+7,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,004 miles
    Test number
    409945036174
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass117,733 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,733 miles
    Test number
    327901371898
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded by joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail117,732 miles (+5,606)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,732 miles
    Test number
    388388428743
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,126 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,126 miles
    Test number
    950345180470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,565 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,565 miles
    Test number
    188659294295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    865390675076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail100,417 miles (-61,685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    167479165453
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass162,102 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    162,102 miles
    Test number
    897971654019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail162,095 miles (+12,182)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,095 miles
    Test number
    519436244071
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass149,913 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    149,913 miles
    Test number
    198407963098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

  15. Fail149,913 miles (+18,016)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,913 miles
    Test number
    928135663043
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

  16. Pass131,897 miles (+445)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    131,897 miles
    Test number
    578238752085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated at edge of tread and base of tread.

  17. Fail131,452 miles (+10,491)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,452 miles
    Test number
    889307542022
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated at edge of tread and base of tread.

  18. Pass120,961 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,961 miles
    Test number
    996128311125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,994 miles (+13,077)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,994 miles
    Test number
    231201810163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,917 miles
    Test number
    873219719117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,669 km (+9,993)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,669 km
    Test number
    281954018484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,676 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,676 km
    Test number
    372207667293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 NAW

Does L48 NAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 NAW is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L48 NAW?
The MOT on L48 NAW is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L48 NAW done?
L48 NAW was recorded at 149,289 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,234 miles a year.
Has L48 NAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 NAW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L48 NAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L48 NAW find?
L48 NAW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: exhuast system general corrosion; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall not to cords, and 2 more.

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