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A17 MWA

1998 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MWA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,349 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,988 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 89,419 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 89,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,482 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,622 miles

n/s steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,803 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,495 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,936 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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A17 MWA is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 109,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 MWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 MWA registered?

A17 MWA is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is A17 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 MWA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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