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Toyota Celica

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

L77 NARMOT history

L77 NAR is a white petrol Toyota Celica first used on 3 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
182,605 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 NAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 NAR was last recorded at 182,605 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 3,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,392 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,213 miles
Average per year
5,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,605 miles
  • 2024 – 179,392 miles
  • 2023 – 174,975 miles
  • 2022 – 170,966 miles
  • 2021 – 168,019 miles
  • 2020 – 164,515 miles
  • 2018 – 151,848 miles
  • 2017 – 144,705 miles
  • 2016 – 134,102 miles
  • 2015 – 125,208 miles
  • 2014 – 117,338 miles
  • 2013 – 111,855 miles
  • 2012 – 101,136 miles
  • 2011 – 91,160 miles
  • 2010 – 87,494 miles
  • 2008 – 84,042 miles
  • 2007 – 81,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,605 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (7.1.1 (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.

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise o/s and n/s sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,605 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    182,605 miles
    Test number
    984692615763
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,392 miles (+4,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    179,392 miles
    Test number
    440999777521
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,975 miles (+4,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    174,975 miles
    Test number
    605472739672
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,966 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    170,966 miles
    Test number
    704566065481
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s and n/s sills corroded

  5. Fail170,963 miles (+2,944)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,963 miles
    Test number
    714641172144
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s and n/s sills corroded

  6. Pass168,019 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,019 miles
    Test number
    869771354707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,515 miles
    Test number
    194159066793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    796318781125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,848 miles
    Test number
    411982527414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,848 miles (+7,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,848 miles
    Test number
    889837891782
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass144,705 miles (+10,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,705 miles
    Test number
    243862030587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass134,102 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,102 miles
    Test number
    586007955410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,097 miles (+8,889)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,097 miles
    Test number
    414103362563
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass125,208 miles (+7,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    609657825099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass117,338 miles (+5,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    117,338 miles
    Test number
    425227924054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass111,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,855 miles
    Test number
    107898523025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail111,855 miles (+10,719)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,855 miles
    Test number
    507338823076
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass101,136 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    717558712030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,160 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    448017121073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,126 miles (+3,632)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,126 miles
    Test number
    345808211000
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass87,494 miles (+3,452)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    262986930083
    • NoteBoth front tyres has little cuts on outer edge but not deep
    • NoteBoth side sills are covered inspection not possible
    • NoteBrake pipes are covered full inspection is not possile

  22. Pass84,042 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,042 miles
    Test number
    280895728290
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAt time of test rear seats were folded over
    • NoteBothside front brakes slightly fluctuating
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  23. Fail84,042 miles (+2,898)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,042 miles
    Test number
    643834728287
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAt time of test rear seats were folded over
    • NoteBothside front brakes slightly fluctuating
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  24. Pass81,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,144 miles
    Test number
    502691867079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,144 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,144 miles
    Test number
    793029657066
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L77 NAR

Does L77 NAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 NAR expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 NAR?
The MOT on L77 NAR expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 NAR done?
L77 NAR was recorded at 182,605 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
Has L77 NAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 NAR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L77 NAR 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 L77 NAR find?
L77 NAR passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s; seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills.

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