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Toyota Celica

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

P657 LLTMOT history

P657 LLT is a red petrol Toyota Celica first used on 30 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,215 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P657 LLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P657 LLT was last recorded at 143,215 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 11,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,180 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
11,035 miles
Average per year
4,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,215 miles
  • 2024 – 132,180 miles
  • 2023 – 127,986 miles
  • 2022 – 120,827 miles
  • 2021 – 113,768 miles
  • 2019 – 109,234 miles
  • 2018 – 106,254 miles
  • 2017 – 101,656 miles
  • 2016 – 99,011 miles
  • 2015 – 94,293 miles
  • 2014 – 90,357 miles
  • 2011 – 81,107 miles
  • 2009 – 74,619 miles
  • 2008 – 72,503 miles
  • 2007 – 69,653 miles
  • 2006 – 65,490 miles
  • 2005 – 59,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,215 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,215 miles
    Test number
    547159581313
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,215 miles (+11,035)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,215 miles
    Test number
    544268911248
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,180 miles
    Test number
    655985672906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail132,180 miles (+4,194)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,180 miles
    Test number
    286021526691
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass127,986 miles (+7,159)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,986 miles
    Test number
    203313893062
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,827 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,827 miles
    Test number
    188010180243
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  7. Fail120,827 miles (+1)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,827 miles
    Test number
    187102096305
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has long travel

  8. Fail120,826 miles (+7,058)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,826 miles
    Test number
    593658308663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    438887593263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail113,768 miles (+4,534)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    796742810480
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass109,234 miles (+2,980)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,234 miles
    Test number
    970399853821
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, fitted. Not allowing an inspection of outer sills.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount corroded, but exhaust still securely mounted.

  12. Pass106,254 miles (+4,598)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,254 miles
    Test number
    956898230727
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass101,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,656 miles
    Test number
    252864024825
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail101,656 miles (+2,645)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,656 miles
    Test number
    666829832626
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking + hose (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass99,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,011 miles
    Test number
    156173099627
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail99,011 miles (+4,718)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,011 miles
    Test number
    458610122089
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass94,293 miles (+3,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    506138095117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass90,357 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    90,357 miles
    Test number
    287404374498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail90,356 miles (+9,249)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    659731074136
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass81,107 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,107 miles
    Test number
    869623521158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,619 miles (+2,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,619 miles
    Test number
    912761259363
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass72,503 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,503 miles
    Test number
    490998948381
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBolt missing in nearside headlamp but lamp is secure

  23. Fail72,503 miles (+2,850)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,503 miles
    Test number
    792588548398
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBolt missing in nearside headlamp but lamp is secure

  24. Pass69,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    930389547301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,653 miles (+4,163)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    711109347368
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass65,490 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    65,490 miles
    Test number
    493529246398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    780968745341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P657 LLT

Does P657 LLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P657 LLT expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P657 LLT?
The MOT on P657 LLT expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P657 LLT done?
P657 LLT was recorded at 143,215 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
Has P657 LLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P657 LLT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P657 LLT 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 P657 LLT find?
P657 LLT passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear exhaust mounting defective; exhaust noisy, and 4 more.

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