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BHZ 8144

1998 Toyota Celica

Bronze Other 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,286 mi
Last recorded76,286 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 8144
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,286 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 73,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 72,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,259 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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BHZ 8144 is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Bronze with a 1,998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHZ 8144, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHZ 8144 registered?

BHZ 8144 is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is BHZ 8144 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 8144 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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