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Toyota Celica

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

T498 BGTMOT history

T498 BGT is a red petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2020 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2020
Mileage
145,593 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T498 BGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2020
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T498 BGT was last recorded at 145,593 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,285 miles · 10 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
2,308 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,593 miles
  • 2019 – 143,285 miles
  • 2018 – 142,354 miles
  • 2017 – 133,322 miles
  • 2016 – 127,783 miles
  • 2015 – 121,759 miles
  • 2014 – 110,830 miles
  • 2013 – 99,673 miles
  • 2012 – 93,480 miles
  • 2011 – 87,535 miles
  • 2010 – 80,264 miles
  • 2009 – 73,130 miles
  • 2008 – 67,511 miles
  • 2007 – 62,454 miles
  • 2006 – 57,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,593 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,593 miles (+2,308)17 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,593 miles
    Test number
    804616016088
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass143,285 miles (+931)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,285 miles
    Test number
    794452753556
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded with a small hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass142,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,354 miles
    Test number
    399822226111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,354 miles (+9,032)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,354 miles
    Test number
    534743359344
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass133,322 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    576386798344
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump / pipes (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light lens cracked

  6. Fail133,322 miles (+5,539)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    522908535531
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump / pipes (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light lens cracked

  7. Pass127,783 miles (+6,024)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,783 miles
    Test number
    151918625392
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear undersills and outersills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside cv gaiter slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil around gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  8. Pass121,759 miles (+10,929)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,759 miles
    Test number
    387139045172
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth wipers slightly perished

  9. Pass110,830 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,830 miles
    Test number
    269933544162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail110,830 miles (+11,157)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,830 miles
    Test number
    216882544446
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNeaside rear brake has slight bind

  11. Pass99,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    536369853138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,673 miles (+6,193)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    267809453181
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass93,480 miles (+5,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    348040362143
    • NoteExhaust center box to back pipe joint corroded but not blowing

  14. Pass87,535 miles (+7,271)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    208899851462
    • NoteNearside cv gaitor slightly perished
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteRear exhaust joint slightly corroded

  15. Pass80,264 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,264 miles
    Test number
    353072060194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,130 miles (+5,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    651810159147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass67,511 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,511 miles
    Test number
    812986368137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,905 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,905 miles
    Test number
    273797128484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,454 miles (+5,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    704759637127
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass57,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    563931666173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T498 BGT

Does T498 BGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T498 BGT expired on 9 Aug 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T498 BGT?
The MOT on T498 BGT expired on 9 Aug 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T498 BGT done?
T498 BGT was recorded at 145,593 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has T498 BGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T498 BGT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T498 BGT 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 T498 BGT find?
T498 BGT failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 17 major defects and 1 minor defect: emissions unable to be completed due to overheating; front windscreen wiper not working; nearside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn, and 15 more.

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