1999 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · V882 EGV
1999 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 94,827 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V882 EGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 94,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V882 EGV 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 (V882 EGV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V882 EGV Mileage History
- 13/01/202480,279 mi
- 13/01/202480,279 mi
- 24/01/202586,080 mi+5,801 mi
- 29/01/202694,827 mi+8,747 mi
- 29/01/202694,827 mi
Average of roughly 7,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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