Toyota Celica
Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,762 cc
P97 LJMMOT history
P97 LJM is a red petrol Toyota Celica first used on 22 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 189,333 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,696 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P97 LJM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Celica
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,762 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 22 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P97 LJM was last recorded at 189,333 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 3,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Feb 2014: 153,818 miles, lower than 427,035 miles on 4 Feb 2013.
- 5 Feb 2019: 173,881 miles, lower than 173,897 miles on 4 Feb 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 185,789 miles · 16 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,544 miles
- Average per year
- 4,696 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 189,333 miles
- 2023 – 185,789 miles
- 2022 – 183,507 miles
- 2021 – 179,958 miles
- 2020 – 178,210 miles
- 2019 – 173,881 miles
- 2018 – 168,296 miles
- 2017 – 164,843 miles
- 2016 – 160,766 miles
- 2015 – 156,802 miles
- 2014 – 153,818 miles
- 2013 – 427,035 miles
- 2012 – 148,688 miles
- 2011 – 143,469 miles
- 2010 – 138,027 miles
- 2008 – 123,608 miles
- 2007 – 114,572 miles
- 2006 – 104,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,333 miles
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,333 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 189,333 miles
- Test number
- 372664914688
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass185,789 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 185,789 miles
- Test number
- 759603887096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail185,786 miles (+2,279)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,786 miles
- Test number
- 461659245846
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative
Pass183,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 183,507 miles
- Test number
- 184067024761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,507 miles (+3,549)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,507 miles
- Test number
- 982766510606
- Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,958 miles (+1,748)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 179,958 miles
- Test number
- 779365652640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 178,210 miles
- Test number
- 834568718664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,210 miles (+4,329)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,210 miles
- Test number
- 586356379536
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass173,881 miles (-16)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 173,881 miles
- Test number
- 936505231158
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail173,897 miles (+5,601)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,897 miles
- Test number
- 944128369125
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 168,296 miles
- Test number
- 533688432525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,296 miles (+3,453)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,296 miles
- Test number
- 122114310243
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass164,843 miles (+4,077)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 164,843 miles
- Test number
- 101159861134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,766 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 160,766 miles
- Test number
- 824131242393
- AdvisoryCentre Front Inner oil leak
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Outer exhaust corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail160,766 miles (+3,964)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,766 miles
- Test number
- 812131790370
- Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Inner oil leak
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Outer exhaust corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass156,802 miles (+2,984)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 156,802 miles
- Test number
- 707260245025
- NoteHeadlight output lowish and exhaust in poor condition(corroded)
Pass153,818 miles (-273,217)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 153,818 miles
- Test number
- 338165534051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail427,035 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 427,035 miles
- Test number
- 627815033001
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass427,035 miles (+278,347)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 427,035 miles
- Test number
- 658695633029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 148,688 miles
- Test number
- 298308432094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,688 miles (+5,219)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,688 miles
- Test number
- 897428432001
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass143,469 miles (+5,442)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 143,469 miles
- Test number
- 165805831081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 138,027 miles
- Test number
- 230548920065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,027 miles (+14,419)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,027 miles
- Test number
- 404428020013
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass123,608 miles (+9,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 123,608 miles
- Test number
- 554215228091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,572 miles (+9,931)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 114,572 miles
- Test number
- 314756437031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 104,641 miles
- Test number
- 784411136027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P97 LJM
- Does P97 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P97 LJM expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P97 LJM?
- The MOT on P97 LJM expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P97 LJM done?
- P97 LJM was recorded at 189,333 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 4,696 miles a year.
- Has P97 LJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P97 LJM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on P97 LJM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P97 LJM find?
- P97 LJM passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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