1998 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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S603 JDG Mileage History
- 17/05/200562,434 mi
- 15/05/200671,043 mi+8,609 mi
- 14/05/200782,287 mi+11,244 mi
- 16/05/2008101,279 mi+18,992 mi
- 13/05/2009114,446 mi+13,167 mi
- 14/05/2010121,352 mi+6,906 mi
- 16/05/2011129,688 mi+8,336 mi
- 17/05/2011129,692 mi+4 mi
- 14/05/2012136,284 mi+6,592 mi
- 15/05/2012136,284 mi
- 17/05/2013140,785 mi+4,501 mi
- 21/05/2013140,785 mi
- 09/05/2014145,612 mi+4,827 mi
- 09/05/2014145,612 mi
- 22/05/2015149,620 mi+4,008 mi
- 15/06/2015149,364 mi-256 mi
- 26/06/2015149,640 mi+276 mi
- 16/06/2016152,831 mi+3,191 mi
- 26/07/2016152,940 mi+109 mi
- 10/07/2017158,255 mi+5,315 mi
- 24/07/2018162,976 mi+4,721 mi
- 19/07/2019169,639 mi+6,663 mi
- 22/07/2020176,038 mi+6,399 mi
- 30/07/2020176,138 mi+100 mi
- 05/08/2021184,142 mi+8,004 mi
- 06/08/2021184,142 mi
- 06/10/2022190,417 mi+6,275 mi
- 06/10/2022190,417 mi
- 16/10/2023198,466 mi+8,049 mi
- 07/10/2024205,660 mi+7,194 mi
- 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
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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