1996 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · P389 RBP
1996 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 173,319 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2000cc
P389 RBP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 173,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P389 RBP Mileage History
- 05/10/200778,321 mi
- 08/10/200778,321 km
- 24/10/200894,591 mi
- 24/10/200894,592 km
- 20/10/2009100,794 mi
- 20/10/2009100,794 mi
- 20/10/2010102,818 mi+2,024 mi
- 12/10/2011104,758 mi+1,940 mi
- 12/10/2011104,758 mi
- 12/10/2012107,678 mi+2,920 mi
- 16/10/2012107,681 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/2013112,500 mi+4,819 mi
- 16/10/2014126,920 mi+14,420 mi
- 16/10/2014126,920 mi
- 16/10/2015140,761 mi+13,841 mi
- 06/10/2016149,597 mi+8,836 mi
- 27/10/2016149,633 mi+36 mi
- 10/10/2018153,634 km
- 04/03/2019153,663 mi
- 27/02/2020157,015 mi+3,352 mi
- 28/02/2020157,019 mi+4 mi
- 03/03/2021158,183 mi+1,164 mi
- 18/05/2022165,491 mi+7,308 mi
- 21/03/2023166,960 mi+1,469 mi
- 09/03/2024170,015 mi+3,055 mi
- 29/03/2025172,097 mi+2,082 mi
- 01/04/2026173,319 mi+1,222 mi
Average of roughly 5,138 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P389 RBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Celica (P389 RBP) between October 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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