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BST 152B

1998 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,033 mi
Last recorded78,033 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBST 152B
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,658 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,658 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,715 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 73,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,784 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 69,784 miles

Road wheel fixing missing NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,907 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,197 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,015 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,831 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 52,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,251 miles

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking n/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,564 miles

Oil leak

off side front tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,448 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 39,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,854 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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BST 152B is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BST 152B, 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 BST 152B registered?

BST 152B is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is BST 152B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BST 152B shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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