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Toyota Celica

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

S788 RWAMOT history

S788 RWA is a white petrol Toyota Celica first used on 3 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 164,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,424 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S788 RWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S788 RWA was last recorded at 164,424 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,414 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,424 miles
  • 2024 – 164,414 miles
  • 2021 – 160,030 miles
  • 2020 – 158,557 miles
  • 2019 – 158,042 miles
  • 2018 – 157,298 miles
  • 2017 – 155,030 miles
  • 2016 – 152,685 miles
  • 2015 – 150,469 miles
  • 2014 – 148,735 miles
  • 2013 – 144,738 miles
  • 2012 – 131,580 miles
  • 2011 – 123,561 miles
  • 2010 – 115,631 miles
  • 2009 – 106,104 miles
  • 2008 – 96,853 miles
  • 2007 – 87,073 miles
  • 2006 – 77,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,424 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUNDERSEAL

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.

  • Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,424 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,424 miles
    Test number
    327900975725
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSEAL
  2. Pass164,414 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,414 miles
    Test number
    391930778414
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail164,412 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,412 miles
    Test number
    656609717735
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass164,198 km (+1,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,198 km
    Test number
    690406840966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass162,200 km (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,200 km
    Test number
    933820817984
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion around a flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded near filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail162,171 km14 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,171 km
    Test number
    491938051051
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion around a flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded near filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass160,030 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,030 miles
    Test number
    680717052750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded also fuel filler neck
  8. Fail160,027 miles (+1,470)1 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,027 miles
    Test number
    123406457457
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded also fuel filler neck
  9. Pass158,557 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,557 miles
    Test number
    512970938794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,042 miles (+744)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,042 miles
    Test number
    610812535711
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Oil Cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam Removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre catches sill when vehicle jacked up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre catches sill when vehicle jacked up
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass157,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,298 miles
    Test number
    934073366711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,297 miles (+2,267)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,297 miles
    Test number
    318106401956
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  13. Pass155,030 miles (+67)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    155,030 miles
    Test number
    122120685485
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to osr and nsr flexy hoses slight corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe and cat corroded
    • AdvisoryFront lower cross membercorroded inner side
    • AdvisoryNsf brake disc showing corossion ridges at edges
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre slight wearing off inner edge
  14. Fail154,963 miles (+2,278)9 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,963 miles
    Test number
    830924446053
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly affected by rear fog lamp tell tale (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to osr and nsr flexy hoses slight corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe and cat corroded
    • AdvisoryFront lower cross membercorroded inner side
    • AdvisoryNsf brake disc showing corossion ridges at edges
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre slight wearing off inner edge
  15. Pass152,685 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    152,685 miles
    Test number
    534624098478
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded
  16. Fail152,684 miles (+2,215)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,684 miles
    Test number
    446044488585
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryRear floor corroded
  17. Pass150,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    150,469 miles
    Test number
    998003040298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear anti roll bar link slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
  18. Fail150,169 miles (+1,434)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,169 miles
    Test number
    180144577849
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear anti roll bar link slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
  19. Pass148,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    148,735 miles
    Test number
    829683434250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail148,735 miles (+3,997)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,735 miles
    Test number
    256133934220
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSill covers fitted unable to check sills
    • NoteSurface rust underbody
  21. Pass144,738 miles (+13,158)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,738 miles
    Test number
    306731063450
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar D bushe slightly worn
    • NoteSlight bind to r/n/s/brake
  22. Pass131,580 miles (+263)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    131,580 miles
    Test number
    975638812041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f wiper split
    • NotePlay in top column bush
    • NoteRear wiper split
  23. Fail131,317 miles (+7,756)2 dangerous3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    317792612093
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f wiper split
    • NotePlay in top column bush
    • NoteRear wiper split
  24. Pass123,561 miles (+7,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    123,561 miles
    Test number
    676691721021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Pass115,631 miles (+131)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    990218420041
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrive belt cracked
  26. Fail115,500 miles (+9,396)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,500 miles
    Test number
    892722620055
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrive belt cracked
  27. Pass106,104 miles (+9,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,104 miles
    Test number
    570433729000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  28. Pass96,853 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    142222738410
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  29. Fail96,628 miles (+9,555)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,628 miles
    Test number
    282345128025
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  30. Pass87,073 miles (+9,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,073 miles
    Test number
    893201237030
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
  31. Pass77,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    161933716038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S788 RWA

Does S788 RWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S788 RWA expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S788 RWA?
The MOT on S788 RWA expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S788 RWA done?
S788 RWA was recorded at 164,424 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,403 miles a year.
Has S788 RWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S788 RWA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S788 RWA 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 S788 RWA find?
S788 RWA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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