1998 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · S654 BRE
1998 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 53,577 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,577 mi
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S654 BRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 53,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S654 BRE 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 (S654 BRE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
S654 BRE Mileage History
- 13/03/202451,742 mi
- 07/03/202552,642 mi+900 mi
- 11/03/202552,642 mi
- 27/02/202653,572 mi+930 mi
- 02/03/202653,577 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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