1996 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · CST 1M
1996 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 128,630 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CST 1M Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 128,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CST 1M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Celica (CST 1M) between September 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
CST 1M Mileage History
- 22/09/200698,891 mi
- 22/09/200698,891 mi
- 26/09/200764,214 mi-34,677 mi
- 06/08/2008101,882 mi+37,668 mi
- 01/08/2009104,367 mi+2,485 mi
- 03/08/2010107,451 mi+3,084 mi
- 03/08/2011110,051 mi+2,600 mi
- 09/08/2011110,052 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2012112,110 mi+2,058 mi
- 09/08/2012112,119 mi+9 mi
- 01/08/2013113,679 mi+1,560 mi
- 30/07/2014115,005 mi+1,326 mi
- 17/07/2015116,854 mi+1,849 mi
- 23/07/2015116,892 mi+38 mi
- 03/08/2016119,145 mi+2,253 mi
- 07/08/2017121,747 mi+2,602 mi
- 07/08/2017121,747 mi
- 03/08/2018124,024 mi+2,277 mi
- 07/08/2019125,415 mi+1,391 mi
- 03/08/2020126,475 mi+1,060 mi
- 03/08/2020126,475 mi
- 05/08/2021126,975 mi+500 mi
- 29/07/2022127,625 mi+650 mi
- 29/07/2022127,625 mi
- 08/08/2023128,178 mi+553 mi
- 12/08/2024128,402 mi+224 mi
- 11/08/2025128,615 mi+213 mi
- 11/08/2025128,615 mi
- 19/08/2026128,630 mi+15 mi
- 19/08/2026128,630 mi
Average of roughly 1,494 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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