1998 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · S190 BUB
1998 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. 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 22/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1762cc
S190 BUB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2012
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
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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S190 BUB Mileage History
- 23/08/200529,919 mi
- 16/09/20110 mi-29,919 mi
Average of roughly -4,933 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S190 BUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Celica (S190 BUB) between August 2005 and September 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2012 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 (20 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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