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Toyota Celica

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,762 cc

P855 GVUMOT history

P855 GVU is a black petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,312 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P855 GVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P855 GVU was last recorded at 165,312 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 7,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,245 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,067 miles
Average per year
4,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,312 miles
  • 2024 – 158,245 miles
  • 2022 – 146,295 miles
  • 2021 – 140,871 miles
  • 2020 – 134,846 miles
  • 2019 – 127,768 miles
  • 2018 – 122,103 miles
  • 2017 – 115,933 miles
  • 2016 – 108,603 miles
  • 2015 – 104,490 miles
  • 2014 – 101,701 miles
  • 2013 – 98,464 miles
  • 2012 – 95,495 miles
  • 2011 – 92,186 miles
  • 2010 – 88,849 miles
  • 2009 – 84,097 miles
  • 2008 – 78,807 miles
  • 2007 – 74,395 miles
  • 2006 – 69,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,312 miles
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust baffle loose
  • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside rear inner and outer wheel arches
  • AdvisorySlight drive shaft noise on hard steering lock

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,312 miles (+7,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,312 miles
    Test number
    954465541076
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust baffle loose
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside rear inner and outer wheel arches
    • AdvisorySlight drive shaft noise on hard steering lock

  2. Pass158,245 miles (+5,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,245 miles
    Test number
    307096872790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass153,201 miles (+6,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,201 miles
    Test number
    706898711883
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass146,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,295 miles
    Test number
    145576894816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,295 miles (+5,424)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,295 miles
    Test number
    393928740061
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,871 miles
    Test number
    408914415035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,871 miles (+6,025)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,871 miles
    Test number
    948187019942
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,846 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,846 miles
    Test number
    356447018033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail134,846 miles (+7,078)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,846 miles
    Test number
    564692724878
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass127,768 miles (+5,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,768 miles
    Test number
    920485410632
    • AdvisoryNearside rear arch corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass122,103 miles (+6,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,103 miles
    Test number
    478464560538
    • AdvisoryExhaust emmisions only just met requirements

  12. Pass115,933 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,933 miles
    Test number
    922747356717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,603 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,603 miles
    Test number
    969909453439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass104,490 miles (+2,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,490 miles
    Test number
    119857705111
    • NoteN/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass101,701 miles (+3,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,701 miles
    Test number
    949475614133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass98,464 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    98,464 miles
    Test number
    169070413164
    • NoteCorrosion around rear exhaust joint

  17. Fail98,428 miles (+2,933)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,428 miles
    Test number
    905339103146
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion around rear exhaust joint

  18. Pass95,495 miles (+3,309)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,495 miles
    Test number
    546751112152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r sill starting to corrode

  19. Pass92,186 miles (+3,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    187155701115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass88,849 miles (+4,752)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,849 miles
    Test number
    331243410140
    • NoteCorrosion coming in n/s/rear sile,

  21. Pass84,097 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,097 miles
    Test number
    264074819481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    310176718176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  23. Fail78,807 miles (+4,412)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,807 miles
    Test number
    893636018114
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  24. Pass74,395 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    273747317104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,600 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    373498726135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,592 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,592 miles
    Test number
    441575826123
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about P855 GVU

Does P855 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P855 GVU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P855 GVU?
The MOT on P855 GVU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P855 GVU done?
P855 GVU was recorded at 165,312 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,836 miles a year.
Has P855 GVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P855 GVU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on P855 GVU 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 P855 GVU find?
P855 GVU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: centre exhaust baffle loose; corrosion nearside rear inner and outer wheel arches; slight drive shaft noise on hard steering lock.

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