1996 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · P257 APF
1996 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07/11/1996. Recorded mileage 157,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
P257 APF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2023
- 157,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P257 APF Mileage History
- 18/05/2022156,307 mi
- 24/05/2022156,307 mi
- 20/05/2023156,951 mi+644 mi
- 24/05/2023157,000 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 682 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P257 APF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Celica (P257 APF) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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