1998 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · S161 BHR
1998 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 130,117 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/09/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1998cc
S161 BHR Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2011
- 130,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S161 BHR Mileage History
- 14/09/2005115,002 mi
- 23/08/2006134,697 mi+19,695 mi
- 28/02/2008185,656 mi+50,959 mi
- 11/11/200899,011 mi-86,645 mi
- 10/11/2009109,005 mi+9,994 mi
- 17/11/2009104,080 mi-4,925 mi
- 09/11/2010119,801 mi+15,721 mi
- 16/11/2010119,801 mi
- 23/11/2011130,117 mi+10,316 mi
Average of roughly 2,442 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S161 BHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Celica (S161 BHR) between September 2005 and November 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2011 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: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)”; “Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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