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A5 SHX

1999 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,119 mi
Last recorded111,119 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Toyota Avensis105,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SHX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 111,119 miles

NSF tyre worn inner edge reccomend wheel alignment check

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 111,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NSF tyre worn inner edge reccomend wheel alignment check

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 104,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 92,375 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 92,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,213 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,841 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 73,841 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A5 SHX is a 1999 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 105,572 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 SHX, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 SHX registered?

A5 SHX is a 1999 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is A5 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SHX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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