1996 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · P247 APA
1996 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 102,893 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1762cc
P247 APA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 102,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P247 APA Mileage History
- 08/11/2022102,866 mi
- 08/11/2022102,866 mi
- 29/01/2024102,881 mi+15 mi
- 24/01/2025102,886 mi+5 mi
- 26/01/2026102,893 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P247 APA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Celica (P247 APA) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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