1998 Toyota Celica 2.0L Petrol · R996 FJL
1998 Toyota Celica (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 159,328 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2000cc
R996 FJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2020
- 159,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R996 FJL Mileage History
- 05/11/2018136,170 mi
- 24/10/2019144,414 km
- 01/11/2019144,689 mi
- 24/10/2020159,328 mi+14,639 mi
- 24/10/2020159,328 mi
Average of roughly 11,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R996 FJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Celica (R996 FJL) between November 2018 and October 2020.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2020 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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