
£2,929
1998 Toyota Celica GT Convertible (6th Gen)
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Celica GT Convertible, with a 2.0-litre engine and manual transmission, is a late model T200 series in Astral Black. It features aftermarket alloy wheels and a black leather interior. Showing 84,168 miles with a comprehensive service history and recent MOT, it's ready to enjoy with the top down.

Condition
6
Based on the description, the car 'presents well inside and out for its age and mileage.' There are no mentions of significant cosmetic or mechanical issues, suggesting it's in good condition but not without some wear. The presence of service history and a recent MOT without advisories also support a rating above average.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
JT165STL200127501
Chassis No:
Odometer:
84,168 miles
R569KWV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Attractive and desirable Celica GT Convertible with electric hood, 2.0-litre engine and manual transmission Supplied new by Toyota (GB) Ltd of Surrey in June 1998, this late model 6 th Generation T200 series Convertible comes to us GT spec and is finished in Astral Black with matching black soft-top and sits on a set of attractive 17” after market alloy wheels with polished spokes.
Under the bonnet, we find the 2.0-litre 3S-GE four-cylinder petrol engine which develops 168bhp driving the front wheels via five-speed manual transmission.
Inside, we find a black leather interior with manual seat adjustment, Alpina radio/CD player, heated glass rear screen, electric soft-top, electric windows, electric mirrors and rear seat pockets.
The Celica shows just 84,168 miles and presents well inside and out for its age and mileage.
The history file includes the V5C showing just three former keepers, the last of which owned the car from 2007 – 2022 along with the owner’s folder with...
Points of note
£441
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,889
Median Price (Since 2020)
£46,983
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 15 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
84,782 miles
Registration Date
1998-06-23
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 24 2025 with 84,782 miles
Passed
On May 01 2024 with 84,480 miles
Failed
On Apr 25 2024 with 84,470 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On May 16 2023 with 84,160 miles
Failed
On May 16 2023 with 84,160 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Sep 01 2020 with 80,509 miles
Failed
On Aug 26 2020 with 80,392 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Aug 24 2019 with 78,326 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Aug 24 2019 with 78,326 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Aug 21 2018 with 72,604 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Failed
On Aug 21 2018 with 72,604 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 24 2017 with 68,909 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Aug 25 2016 with 65,734 miles
Passed
On Sep 02 2015 with 64,709 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- all front and rear suspension components rusty
Passed
On Aug 18 2010 with 64,604 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2009 with 64,550 miles
Failed
On Jun 28 2009 with 64,517 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- brake pedal travel long.
Passed
On Jun 16 2008 with 64,407 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2007 with 63,269 miles
Failed
On Jun 03 2006 with 57,325 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
User Entered:
- rear tyres starting to distort on inner tread.
Passed
On Jun 03 2006 with 57,325 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- rear tyres starting to distort on inner tread.

