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AB-180-BM

1999 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,571 mi
Last recorded167,571 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota Avensis105,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB-180-BM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 167,571 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust

Exhaust noisy From front (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Nearside Rear Slight knock heard when driving into brake tester

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Thorn in tyre tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Fail 10 Apr 2019 167,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust

Exhaust noisy From front (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Thorn in tyre tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

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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AB-180-BM is a 1999 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AB-180-BM, 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 AB-180-BM registered?

AB-180-BM is a 1999 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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