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Toyota Celica

Bronze · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

T398 NBLMOT history

T398 NBL is a bronze petrol Toyota Celica first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
165,017 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T398 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T398 NBL was last recorded at 165,017 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 7,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,587 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,430 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,017 miles
  • 2024 – 157,587 miles
  • 2023 – 151,628 miles
  • 2022 – 147,041 miles
  • 2021 – 141,395 miles
  • 2020 – 134,665 miles
  • 2019 – 132,198 miles
  • 2018 – 130,337 miles
  • 2017 – 127,927 miles
  • 2016 – 124,458 miles
  • 2015 – 121,661 miles
  • 2014 – 116,476 miles
  • 2013 – 111,972 miles
  • 2012 – 107,639 miles
  • 2011 – 104,472 miles
  • 2010 – 100,138 miles
  • 2009 – 95,167 miles
  • 2008 – 90,864 miles
  • 2007 – 83,628 miles
  • 2006 – 75,706 miles
  • 2005 – 64,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,017 miles
  • DangerousFuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryNo breaking effort on n/s/r brake when brakes applied
  • AdvisorySlight fluid seepage from steering rack pinion

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,017 miles (+7,430)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,017 miles
    Test number
    197503039043
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNo breaking effort on n/s/r brake when brakes applied
    • AdvisorySlight fluid seepage from steering rack pinion

  2. Pass157,587 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,587 miles
    Test number
    972099039871
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s brake disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

  3. Fail157,524 miles (+5,896)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,524 miles
    Test number
    726249746421
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,628 miles (+4,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,628 miles
    Test number
    963403963760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass147,041 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    348311345370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail147,041 miles (+5,646)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    626225304118
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass141,395 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,395 miles
    Test number
    310141552602
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail141,392 miles (+6,727)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,392 miles
    Test number
    102875390498
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass134,665 miles (+2,467)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,665 miles
    Test number
    146868251098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass132,198 miles (+1,861)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,198 miles
    Test number
    345061081048
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass130,337 miles (+2,410)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,337 miles
    Test number
    497716333942
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass127,927 miles (+3,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,927 miles
    Test number
    523114873028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass124,458 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,458 miles
    Test number
    683836001856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,436 miles (+2,775)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,436 miles
    Test number
    104772465888
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass121,661 miles (+5,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,661 miles
    Test number
    853410139745
    • 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)

  16. Pass116,476 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,476 miles
    Test number
    709386664249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,972 miles (+4,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,972 miles
    Test number
    957153863256
    • 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)

  18. Pass107,639 miles (+3,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    107,639 miles
    Test number
    737875392133
    • NoteRear exhaust joint is in poor condition

  19. Pass104,472 miles (+4,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,472 miles
    Test number
    918372001274
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass100,138 miles (+4,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,138 miles
    Test number
    714382900284
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass95,167 miles (+4,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    194232009264
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass90,864 miles (+7,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    663097908228
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass83,628 miles (+7,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    150265707225
    • NoteScrew in n/s rear tyre

  24. Pass75,706 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    614720006259
    • NoteAs listed

  25. Fail75,704 miles (+10,952)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,704 miles
    Test number
    302150706246
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass64,752 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    102463205227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMidd exhaust to rear silencer very rusty around joint area

Questions about T398 NBL

Does T398 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T398 NBL expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T398 NBL?
The MOT on T398 NBL expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T398 NBL done?
T398 NBL was recorded at 165,017 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has T398 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T398 NBL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T398 NBL 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 T398 NBL find?
T398 NBL failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 7 advisories: fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 8 more.

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