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1998 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · S603 JDG

S603 JDG

1998 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 205,839 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA CELICA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/11/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
205,839 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/11/2025
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1762cc

S603 JDG Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2024
  • 205,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 11 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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S603 JDG Mileage History

  1. 17/05/200562,434 mi
  2. 15/05/200671,043 mi+8,609 mi
  3. 14/05/200782,287 mi+11,244 mi
  4. 16/05/2008101,279 mi+18,992 mi
  5. 13/05/2009114,446 mi+13,167 mi
  6. 14/05/2010121,352 mi+6,906 mi
  7. 16/05/2011129,688 mi+8,336 mi
  8. 17/05/2011129,692 mi+4 mi
  9. 14/05/2012136,284 mi+6,592 mi
  10. 15/05/2012136,284 mi
  11. 17/05/2013140,785 mi+4,501 mi
  12. 21/05/2013140,785 mi
  13. 09/05/2014145,612 mi+4,827 mi
  14. 09/05/2014145,612 mi
  15. 22/05/2015149,620 mi+4,008 mi
  16. 15/06/2015149,364 mi-256 mi
  17. 26/06/2015149,640 mi+276 mi
  18. 16/06/2016152,831 mi+3,191 mi
  19. 26/07/2016152,940 mi+109 mi
  20. 10/07/2017158,255 mi+5,315 mi
  21. 24/07/2018162,976 mi+4,721 mi
  22. 19/07/2019169,639 mi+6,663 mi
  23. 22/07/2020176,038 mi+6,399 mi
  24. 30/07/2020176,138 mi+100 mi
  25. 05/08/2021184,142 mi+8,004 mi
  26. 06/08/2021184,142 mi
  27. 06/10/2022190,417 mi+6,275 mi
  28. 06/10/2022190,417 mi
  29. 16/10/2023198,466 mi+8,049 mi
  30. 07/10/2024205,660 mi+7,194 mi
  31. 18/11/2024205,839 mi+179 mi

Average of roughly 7,351 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S603 JDG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 02:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Celica (S603 JDG) between May 2005 and November 2024.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 49 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded/broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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