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ACZ 8388

1999 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

62,089 mi
Last recorded62,089 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Avensis105,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 8388
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 62,089 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 59,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 57,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2024 57,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads ,no cord showing at present 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 55,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads ,no cord showing at present 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 53,500 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 53,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,156 miles

various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2020 48,918 miles

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle/components

Fail 9 Jun 2020 48,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle/components

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,444 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 47,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,668 miles

EML lamp lit on dash

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,358 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated during test and retest.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 43,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,042 miles

EML LIGHT ON IN DASH

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,093 miles

engine managment light on in dash

Fail 4 Jun 2014 41,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cracking inbetween treads and sidewalls in nearside rear and offside front tyres /not showing cord at present / 195/60r15

engine managment light on in dash

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,427 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 5 Jun 2012 37,688 miles

engine managment light on in dash

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,589 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,453 miles

nearside reverse lamp inop

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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ACZ 8388 is a 1999 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ACZ 8388, 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 ACZ 8388 registered?

ACZ 8388 is a 1999 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ACZ 8388 safe to buy?

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