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Toyota Celica

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,998 cc

L83 TEXMOT history

L83 TEX is a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,269 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 TEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L83 TEX was last recorded at 148,269 miles on 16 Nov 2025, 4,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,126 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,143 miles
Average per year
4,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,269 miles
  • 2024 – 144,126 miles
  • 2022 – 140,957 miles
  • 2021 – 136,885 miles
  • 2020 – 132,930 miles
  • 2019 – 129,013 miles
  • 2018 – 120,435 miles
  • 2017 – 117,794 miles
  • 2016 – 116,066 miles
  • 2015 – 111,478 miles
  • 2014 – 111,363 miles
  • 2013 – 95,819 miles
  • 2012 – 85,350 miles
  • 2011 – 78,241 miles
  • 2010 – 76,054 miles
  • 2009 – 73,355 miles
  • 2008 – 67,519 miles
  • 2007 – 63,729 miles
  • 2006 – 59,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,269 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front [close to excessive] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear [close to excessive] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner and outer sills
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner wheel archesRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated and corroded

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,269 miles (+4,143)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,269 miles
    Test number
    813846845320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front [close to excessive] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear [close to excessive] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated and corroded

  2. Pass144,126 miles (+9)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,126 miles
    Test number
    421567977699
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

  3. Fail144,117 miles (+3,160)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,117 miles
    Test number
    380763996937
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

  4. Pass140,957 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,957 miles
    Test number
    957698250636
    • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUBFRME SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail140,939 miles (+4,054)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,939 miles
    Test number
    397952725096
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER + OUTER SILL + INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER + OUTER SILL + INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUBFRME SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass136,885 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,885 miles
    Test number
    759029026266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,930 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    935314755749
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan not check all items due to locations and covers etc

  8. Fail132,920 miles (+3,907)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,920 miles
    Test number
    228615859044
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan not check all items due to locations and covers etc

  9. Pass129,013 miles (+8,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,013 miles
    Test number
    556442636245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan not check all items due to locations and covers etc

  10. Pass120,435 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,435 miles
    Test number
    255152646549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,784 miles (+1,990)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,784 miles
    Test number
    437467498224
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass117,794 miles (+1,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,794 miles
    Test number
    369534609849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Fail116,794 miles (+728)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,794 miles
    Test number
    612520120115
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting close to wear marks
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. Pass116,066 miles (+4,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,066 miles
    Test number
    539700774712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake disc shields corroded

  15. Pass111,478 miles (+85)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,478 miles
    Test number
    585052695018
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/s/front wiper blade torn at edge
    • NoteRear disc covers/guards corroded

  16. Fail111,393 miles (+30)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,393 miles
    Test number
    137849285427
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/s/front wiper blade torn at edge
    • NoteRear disc covers/guards corroded

  17. Pass111,363 miles (+15,544)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,363 miles
    Test number
    965854394061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,819 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,819 miles
    Test number
    545164413173
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass95,819 miles (+10,469)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,819 miles
    Test number
    959044013148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,350 miles (+7,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,350 miles
    Test number
    539485412197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,241 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    169277811116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,054 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    113357610182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,355 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    830147919145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,519 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    231476918485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,729 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    173246907100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,858 miles
    Test number
    934360706194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L83 TEX

Does L83 TEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L83 TEX is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L83 TEX?
The MOT on L83 TEX is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L83 TEX done?
L83 TEX was recorded at 148,269 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2025, an average of 4,510 miles a year.
Has L83 TEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 TEX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L83 TEX 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 L83 TEX find?
L83 TEX passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2025 with 12 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded both front; macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front [close to excessive], and 9 more.

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