1996 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · P255 APF
1996 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 108,102 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P255 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 108,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P255 APF 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 (P255 APF) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P255 APF Mileage History
- 11/08/2022107,021 mi
- 11/04/2025108,047 mi+1,026 mi
- 06/08/2026108,085 mi+38 mi
- 14/09/2026108,102 mi+17 mi
- 14/09/2026108,102 mi
Average of roughly 264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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