1999 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · V319 HFA
1999 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 187,304 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- 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.
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V319 HFA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2016
- 187,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V319 HFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Toyota Celica (V319 HFA) between December 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
V319 HFA Mileage History
- 07/12/200594,403 mi
- 01/03/2007104,971 mi+10,568 mi
- 04/03/2008115,084 mi+10,113 mi
- 02/09/2009129,304 mi+14,220 mi
- 01/03/2011143,352 mi+14,048 mi
- 02/04/2012151,862 mi+8,510 mi
- 07/05/2013161,398 mi+9,536 mi
- 29/09/2014171,863 mi+10,465 mi
- 02/11/2015179,872 mi+8,009 mi
- 23/11/2016187,304 mi+7,432 mi
Average of roughly 8,474 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
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