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Toyota Celica

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,794 cc

X778 GABMOT history

X778 GAB is a black petrol Toyota Celica first used on 7 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 209,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
209,799 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 GAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 GAB was last recorded at 209,799 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,652 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,147 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,799 miles
  • 2025 – 207,652 miles
  • 2024 – 206,294 miles
  • 2023 – 204,778 miles
  • 2022 – 204,772 miles
  • 2021 – 203,048 miles
  • 2020 – 202,267 miles
  • 2019 – 199,764 miles
  • 2018 – 198,041 miles
  • 2017 – 193,901 miles
  • 2016 – 186,886 miles
  • 2015 – 178,502 miles
  • 2014 – 166,687 miles
  • 2013 – 155,411 miles
  • 2012 – 143,702 miles
  • 2011 – 133,363 miles
  • 2010 – 120,745 miles
  • 2009 – 108,973 miles
  • 2008 – 99,148 miles
  • 2007 – 88,363 miles
  • 2006 – 72,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,799 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Trailing Arms & Other Suspension Components. (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underside heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    209,799 miles
    Test number
    243318089529
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Trailing Arms & Other Suspension Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail209,799 miles (+2,147)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,799 miles
    Test number
    291344557026
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including Trailing Arms & Other Suspension Components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass207,652 miles (+1,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    207,652 miles
    Test number
    317776313642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass206,294 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    206,294 miles
    Test number
    894598385289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass204,778 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    204,778 miles
    Test number
    397002513057
    • AdvisoryMost components under car starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRattle from engine when revved

  6. Fail204,772 miles (+1,724)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,772 miles
    Test number
    368103170795
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension

  7. Pass203,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    203,048 miles
    Test number
    128431083741
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  8. Fail203,048 miles (+781)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,048 miles
    Test number
    840177399279
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

  9. Pass202,267 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    202,267 miles
    Test number
    535702805539
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has been heavily undersealed

  10. Fail202,267 miles (+2,503)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,267 miles
    Test number
    968716874727
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has been heavily undersealed

  11. Pass199,764 miles (+1,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    199,764 miles
    Test number
    364486112120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMost items under car starting to corrode

  12. Pass198,041 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    198,041 miles
    Test number
    848055364375
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail198,041 miles (+4,140)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,041 miles
    Test number
    492016937038
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass193,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    193,901 miles
    Test number
    811894579213
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are getting low 2-3mm

  15. Fail193,901 miles (+7,015)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,901 miles
    Test number
    227769320046
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are getting low 2-3mm

  16. Pass186,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    186,886 miles
    Test number
    966477420056
    • AdvisoryBoth rear under inner sills are slightly corroded

  17. Fail186,886 miles (+8,384)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,886 miles
    Test number
    866851045388
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear under inner sills are slightly corroded

  18. Pass178,502 miles (+11,815)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    178,502 miles
    Test number
    603148397399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass166,687 miles (+11,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    166,687 miles
    Test number
    526846344231
    • NoteRear brake discs corraded

  20. Pass155,411 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    155,411 miles
    Test number
    947256553275
    • NoteRear tyres are perished & getting close to limit

  21. Fail155,410 miles (+11,708)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,410 miles
    Test number
    986596053216
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear tyres are perished & getting close to limit

  22. Pass143,702 miles (+10,339)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    143,702 miles
    Test number
    508985952254
    • NoteBoth front tyres are close to limit & perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

  23. Pass133,363 miles (+12,618)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    133,363 miles
    Test number
    356889051285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass120,745 miles (+11,772)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    120,745 miles
    Test number
    660186550243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass108,973 miles (+9,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,973 miles
    Test number
    551719459211
    • 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)

  26. Pass99,148 miles (+10,785)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,148 miles
    Test number
    830284958223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    432226857281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,363 miles (+16,206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    713446757264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass72,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,157 miles
    Test number
    231900956205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,157 miles
    Test number
    672188456207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X778 GAB

Does X778 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X778 GAB is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X778 GAB?
The MOT on X778 GAB is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X778 GAB done?
X778 GAB was recorded at 209,799 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has X778 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 GAB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X778 GAB 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 X778 GAB find?
X778 GAB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including trailing arms & other suspension components..

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