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C4 CAG

1998 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,471 mi
Last recorded41,471 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 CAG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 41,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 40,862 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 40,444 miles

Exhaust Corroded at the rear flange.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 39,752 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 38,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 37,068 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 35,626 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,170 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,027 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,761 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,600 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 20,541 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,102 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,949 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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C4 CAG is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C4 CAG, 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 C4 CAG registered?

C4 CAG is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is C4 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 CAG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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