The road tax status for R164 ECD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R164 ECD?

The MOT for R164 ECD is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R164 ECD?

The recorded mileage for R164 ECD is 236,261 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R164 ECD ULEZ compliant?

No, R164 ECD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · R164 ECD

R164 ECD

1997 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 236,261 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.

Make & Model: TOYOTA CELICA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28 Sept 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 236,261 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

1998cc

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R164 ECD Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
236,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

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R164 ECD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 06:18

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Celica (R164 ECD) between November 2005 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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R164 ECD Mileage History

23/11/200571,278 mi
23/11/200571,278 mi
07/12/200680,118 mi+8,840 mi
15/01/200887,067 mi+6,949 mi
15/01/200887,067 mi
03/03/200990,595 mi+3,528 mi
26/02/201093,294 mi+2,699 mi
02/03/201195,391 mi+2,097 mi
21/03/2012102,984 mi+7,593 mi
18/03/2013112,386 mi+9,402 mi
19/03/2014126,586 mi+14,200 mi
19/03/2015104,372 mi-22,214 mi
19/03/2015104,372 mi
11/03/2016152,770 mi+48,398 mi
11/03/2016152,770 mi
01/03/2017168,134 mi+15,364 mi
08/03/2018184,467 mi+16,333 mi
12/03/2019199,698 mi+15,231 mi
12/03/2019199,698 mi
19/03/2020211,829 mi+12,131 mi
17/03/2021217,320 mi+5,491 mi
18/03/2021217,320 mi
16/03/2022223,292 mi+5,972 mi
16/03/2022223,292 mi
27/04/2023228,313 mi+5,021 mi
30/09/2024233,460 mi+5,147 mi
30/09/2024233,460 mi
25/09/2025235,111 mi+1,651 mi
25/09/2025235,111 mi
28/09/2026236,261 mi+1,150 mi
28/09/2026236,261 mi

Average of roughly 7,914 miles per year across 31 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

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