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Toyota Celica

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T835 RTLMOT history

T835 RTL is a white petrol Toyota Celica first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 201,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
201,211 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T835 RTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T835 RTL was last recorded at 201,211 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 3,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2012: 120,613 miles, lower than 129,121 miles on 22 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,207 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,004 miles
Average per year
6,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 201,211 miles
  • 2023 – 198,207 miles
  • 2022 – 194,188 miles
  • 2020 – 187,101 miles
  • 2019 – 168,650 miles
  • 2018 – 159,590 miles
  • 2017 – 140,609 miles
  • 2016 – 138,915 miles
  • 2015 – 135,191 miles
  • 2014 – 129,297 miles
  • 2013 – 124,504 miles
  • 2012 – 120,613 miles
  • 2010 – 129,121 miles
  • 2009 – 114,941 miles
  • 2008 – 105,737 miles
  • 2007 – 98,830 miles
  • 2006 – 83,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Intermittent bind from parking brake assembly. (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear underside slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,211 miles (+3,004)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    201,211 miles
    Test number
    951368601812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Intermittent bind from parking brake assembly. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass198,207 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    198,207 miles
    Test number
    830959156318
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear underside slightly corroded

  3. Fail198,199 miles (+4,011)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,199 miles
    Test number
    700649663588
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTrack rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both track rod end split pins missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear underside slightly corroded

  4. Pass194,188 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    194,188 miles
    Test number
    937659249473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail194,186 miles (+7,085)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,186 miles
    Test number
    709638894639
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,101 miles (+18,451)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,101 miles
    Test number
    146322468222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,650 miles (+9,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,650 miles
    Test number
    629063931801
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass159,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,590 miles
    Test number
    180016401155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail159,580 miles (+18,971)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,580 miles
    Test number
    415464389651
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass140,609 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,609 miles
    Test number
    814387492381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,915 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,915 miles
    Test number
    894624078471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,191 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,191 miles
    Test number
    754857123271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,297 miles
    Test number
    338203494240
    • 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)

  14. Fail129,292 miles (+4,788)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,292 miles
    Test number
    199733294287
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass124,504 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,504 miles
    Test number
    228527073165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Fail124,504 miles (+11)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,504 miles
    Test number
    289677673472
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail124,493 miles (+3,880)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,493 miles
    Test number
    738560043101
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass120,613 miles (-8,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,613 miles
    Test number
    988452442167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass129,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    129,121 miles
    Test number
    440073670120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail129,121 miles (+14,180)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,121 miles
    Test number
    463973170130
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass114,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,941 miles
    Test number
    583953759190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail114,932 miles (+9,195)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,932 miles
    Test number
    511853259195
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass105,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    105,737 miles
    Test number
    204711798076
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  24. Fail105,737 miles (+6,907)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,737 miles
    Test number
    934801998069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  25. Pass98,830 miles (+15,308)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    160196407181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    83,522 miles
    Test number
    932255446046
    • NoteO/s frront tyre worn low on inner edge

Questions about T835 RTL

Does T835 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T835 RTL expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T835 RTL?
The MOT on T835 RTL expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T835 RTL done?
T835 RTL was recorded at 201,211 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 6,551 miles a year.
Has T835 RTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T835 RTL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T835 RTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T835 RTL find?
T835 RTL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 4 more.

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