1998 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · S296 JAR
1998 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 196,729 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S296 JAR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2023
- 196,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
S296 JAR Mileage History
- 30/08/200693,334 mi
- 03/09/2007109,178 mi+15,844 mi
- 29/08/200811,997 mi-97,181 mi
- 25/08/2009132,175 mi+120,178 mi
- 21/08/2010140,000 mi+7,825 mi
- 17/08/2011143,327 mi+3,327 mi
- 17/08/2011143,327 mi
- 10/08/2012147,201 mi+3,874 mi
- 27/08/2013152,923 mi+5,722 mi
- 05/08/2014156,358 mi+3,435 mi
- 25/08/2015161,161 mi+4,803 mi
- 17/08/2016165,087 mi+3,926 mi
- 18/08/2017169,920 mi+4,833 mi
- 03/09/2018177,010 mi+7,090 mi
- 05/09/2019181,866 mi+4,856 mi
- 21/08/2020185,447 mi+3,581 mi
- 16/08/2021189,250 mi+3,803 mi
- 14/09/2022193,161 mi+3,911 mi
- 06/09/2023196,729 mi+3,568 mi
- 06/09/2023196,729 mi
Average of roughly 6,075 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S296 JAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Celica (S296 JAR) between August 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (S296 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as S296JAR.
TOYOTA
HILUX
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER
TOYOTA
STARLET
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
TOYOTA
HILUX
YAMAHA
YZF600
MERCEDES
SPRINTER
FORD
COUGAR
HONDA
CR-V
AUDI
CABRIOLET
HONDA
CIVIC
TOYOTA CELICA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.