1999 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · T871 AJF
1999 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 83,898 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T871 AJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 83,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T871 AJF 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 1999 Toyota Celica (T871 AJF) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
T871 AJF Mileage History
- 02/09/202278,429 mi
- 05/09/202378,468 mi+39 mi
- 16/08/202479,686 mi+1,218 mi
- 28/08/202581,683 mi+1,997 mi
- 21/08/202683,898 mi+2,215 mi
Average of roughly 1,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- 1ZZ-FE Engine High Oil Consumption from Piston Ring StickingSerious
Pre-facelift 140 bhp Celicas with the 1.8-litre 1ZZ-FE engine suffer from heavy oil consumption due to undersized oil return holes in the piston skirts and premature carbon sticking of the oil control rings. As oil consumption escalates beyond one litre per 1,000 miles, the engine runs low on lubricant between routine services, causing cylinder bore scoring and crankshaft bearing starvation. Toyota replaced affected short blocks under warranty in the UK for up to 7 years.
- Rear Brake Caliper Slider and Handbrake Mechanism SeizureModerate
The rear disc brake calipers feature an integrated cable-operated parking brake mechanism that is vulnerable to moisture and road grit ingress. UK winter road salt corrodes the sliding guide pins and the internal handbrake pivot arm, preventing the caliper from returning to rest. The pads drag continuously against the brake disc, causing disc overheating, scorched friction linings, poor fuel economy, and regular MOT test failure.
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