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Toyota Celica

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L81 TJKMOT history

L81 TJK is a white petrol Toyota Celica first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 260,590 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
260,590 km
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,465 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 TJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 TJK was last recorded at 260,590 km on 15 Jan 2026, 13 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,577 km · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13 km
Average per year
2,465 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,590 km
  • 2025 – 260,577 km
  • 2024 – 258,701 km
  • 2023 – 257,914 km
  • 2022 – 256,115 km
  • 2021 – 251,674 km
  • 2020 – 249,474 km
  • 2019 – 247,614 km
  • 2013 – 225,359 km
  • 2005 – 210,604 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,590 km
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (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.

  • Sun strip fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Sunstrip fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,590 km (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    260,590 km
    Test number
    421815408407
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail260,577 km (+1,876)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,577 km
    Test number
    330653722700
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner side lamp in op

  3. Pass258,701 km (+787)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    258,701 km
    Test number
    478937474715
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide movement in the o/s/f strut/shocker
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted

  4. Pass257,914 km (+1,799)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    257,914 km
    Test number
    252915518426
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySunstrip fitted

  5. Pass256,115 km (+4,441)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    256,115 km
    Test number
    432100773744
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySunstrip fitted

  6. Pass251,674 km (+2,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    251,674 km
    Test number
    813496990272
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted
    • AdvisoryTemporary fog lamp fitted

  7. Pass249,474 km (+1,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    249,474 km
    Test number
    124388532291
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted

  8. Pass247,614 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    247,614 km
    Test number
    292306195003
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted

  9. Pass244,831 miles (+4,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    244,831 miles
    Test number
    917563275265
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion on the underside
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted to front windscreen.

  10. Pass240,087 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    240,087 miles
    Test number
    423399603537
    • AdvisorySunstrip fitted to front window
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the underside

  11. Pass238,167 miles (+5,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    238,167 miles
    Test number
    981276426184
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySunstrip fitted, view of the road not affected
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the underside
    • AdvisorySlight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

  12. Pass232,928 miles (+2,873)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    232,928 miles
    Test number
    927310495178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAreas of surface corrosion on the underside
    • NoteSlight blow from the rear exhaust box joint
    • NoteSunstrip fitted to windscreen, does not affect view of the road

  13. Pass230,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    230,055 miles
    Test number
    986351894191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass225,359 km (+14,755)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    225,359 km
    Test number
    386122723127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass210,604 km4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    210,604 km
    Test number
    312013925352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteN/s/f inner headlight chipped

  16. Fail210,604 km (+33)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,604 km
    Test number
    413043225402
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteN/s/f inner headlight chipped

  17. Fail210,571 km9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,571 km
    Test number
    690794075209
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery loose and insecure

Questions about L81 TJK

Does L81 TJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 TJK is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 TJK?
The MOT on L81 TJK is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 TJK done?
L81 TJK was recorded at 260,590 km at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,465 km a year.
Has L81 TJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 TJK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L81 TJK 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 L81 TJK find?
L81 TJK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted.

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