TOYOTA CELICA N3CBW has 31 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1996 TOYOTA CELICA has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 163,802 miles 2 months ago on Monday 13th July 2026 at 06:08.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Monday 12th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

N3CBW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH JULY 2027163,802 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Outer Sills Not Fully Checked Due To Metal Overcovers Being Fitted Also Vehicle Has Been Undersealed At Various Points
FAILED7TH JULY 2026163,718 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Catalytic Converter Missing Where One Was Fitted As Standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - General Underbody Corrosion
  16. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND MAY 20251ST MAY 2026159,112 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Car Has Been Welded At Rear And The Protected With Underseal
PASSED8TH APRIL 20247TH APRIL 2025155,396 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 202121ST SEPTEMBER 2022149,002 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202014TH DECEMBER 2021148,219 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20196TH AUGUST 2020145,822 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED1ST AUGUST 2019145,822 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED31ST JULY 20186TH AUGUST 2019142,522 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joint At Cat (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Sills And Underbody Slighly Corroded
FAILED31ST JULY 2018142,522 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Joint At Cat (6.1.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Nearside Front ,offside Front And Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20176TH AUGUST 2018138,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED31ST JULY 2017138,412 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Central Upper Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Section To Catalyst Joint (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Damage To Inner Sidewall
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Outer Edge (bald)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED29TH JULY 201628TH JULY 2017135,061 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
FAILED28TH JULY 2016135,061 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  12. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED29TH JULY 201528TH JULY 2016131,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
FAILED29TH JULY 2015131,289 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. USER ENTERED - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
PASSED29TH MAY 20145TH JUNE 2015126,991 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED6TH JUNE 20135TH JUNE 2014120,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. USER ENTERED - Cover Sills Fitted
  6. USER ENTERED - Small Cut O/s Rear Tyre Outer Wall
FAILED4TH JUNE 2013120,901 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  8. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  9. USER ENTERED - Cover Sills Fitted
  10. USER ENTERED - Small Cut O/s Rear Tyre Outer Wall
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201220TH SEPTEMBER 2013113,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2012113,047 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201120TH SEPTEMBER 2012110,056 MI
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2011110,056 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Advisory Both Rear Brake Discs Heavily Pitted On Inside
  6. USER ENTERED - Battery Insecure
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20105TH SEPTEMBER 2011109,033 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Discs Inner Face Slightly Corroded
PASSED17TH JULY 200916TH JULY 201095,812 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED17TH JULY 200995,812 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  11. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED28TH MARCH 200827TH MARCH 200977,510 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Number Plates Stained Facia
FAILED22ND MARCH 200774,807 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED22ND MARCH 200727TH MARCH 200874,807 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 200627TH MARCH 200771,699 MI
FAILED28TH MARCH 200671,699 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N3CBW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

N3CBW MOT Comments

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N3CBW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 163,802 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,460 miles

N3CBW FAQs

This Toyota Celica with registration N3CBW was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 163,802 miles, so this Toyota has travelled an average of 5,460 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Toyota Celica beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N3CBW has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Toyota Celica has had 76 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 19 Major, 3 Dangerous and 26 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Toyota Celica is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does N3CBW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 N3CBW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N3CBW Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 14th September 2026 N3CBW does have Tax. Read more

When does N3CBW Tax expire?

The current Tax for N3CBW will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N3CBW MOT expire?

The current MOT for N3CBW will expire in 10 months on Monday 12th July 2027. Read more

When did N3CBW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N3CBW was on Monday 13th July 2026 at 06:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N3CBW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for N3CBW we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N3CBW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for N3CBW we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N3CBW?

N3CBW is registered as a 1996 Toyota Celica. Read more

How many miles has N3CBW done?

The odometer reading for N3CBW at the last MOT in July 2026 was 163,802 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,460 miles per year. Read more

How old is N3CBW?

The vehicle N3CBW was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 14th March 1996. Read more

What colour is N3CBW?

The official colour of N3CBW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does N3CBW have?

N3CBW has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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