1998 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · S442 YAK
1998 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 86,955 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2012. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S442 YAK Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2011
- 86,955 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.
S442 YAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Celica (S442 YAK) between February 2007 and January 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
S442 YAK Mileage History
- 19/02/2007110,293 mi
- 21/02/2007110,293 mi
- 12/03/2008118,677 mi+8,384 mi
- 07/04/2009128,060 mi+9,383 mi
- 24/12/200984,078 mi-43,982 mi
- 24/01/201186,951 mi+2,873 mi
- 28/01/201186,955 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -5,923 miles per year across 7 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: 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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