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1998 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · S116 BCD

S116 BCD

1998 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 115,116 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA CELICA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/01/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
115,116 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Toyota Celica demonstrates a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 2024-01-30 at 114,739 miles and a subsequent pass on 2026-01-24 at 115,116 miles. The most recent examination confirms the vehicle is currently roadworthy with zero recorded defects or advisories. This spotless recent record indicates that previous upkeep has successfully maintained the structural and mechanical integrity of the chassis. Low annual usage defines the vehicle lifespan, accumulating just 115,116 miles over approximately twenty-eight years for an average of 4,111 miles per annum. The record displays distinct periods of inactivity, highlighted by a significant gap of over two years between the pass on 2021-12-15 at 114,710 miles and the test on 2024-01-30. Minimal mileage accrued during these intervals, with only 377 miles covered across the two-year span leading up to January 2024, followed by a mere 377 miles accumulated between January 2024 and January 2026. Extended periods of minimal use and static storage demand a rigorous physical inspection of rubber components, suspension bushes, brake discs, and calipers to check for seizing or degradation. Perishing on older tyres and corrosion on brake lines or underbody sections often accompany low-mileage classics that sit idle for months at a time. Buyers must examine the sills, wheel arches, and chassis subframes for structural rust, alongside verifying smooth operation of the drivetrain and verifying fluid health after years of light utilization.

S116 BCD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
  • 115,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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S116 BCD Mileage History

  1. 15/12/2021114,710 mi
  2. 30/01/2024114,739 mi+29 mi
  3. 30/01/2024114,739 mi
  4. 24/01/2026115,116 mi+377 mi

Average of roughly 99 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S116 BCD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 19:49
MOT Analysis

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 1998 Toyota Celica (S116 BCD) between December 2021 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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