CarVerify

Free Car Check

AEZ 5166

1998 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5166
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 103,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,669 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2014 102,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 102,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 102,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,153 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 97,153 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,502 miles

no oil showing on dipstick prior to testing, added 3 x litres engine oil to correct level to carry out MOT test safely!!

o/s/f wheel nut fitted wrong way round, corrected on test!

Fail 29 Nov 2011 92,502 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no oil showing on dipstick prior to testing, added 3 x litres engine oil to correct level to carry out MOT test safely!!

o/s/f wheel nut fitted wrong way round, corrected on test!

Fail 15 Dec 2010 89,080 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

added 2.5 litres engine oil due to no oil showing on dipstick

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,080 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

added 2.5 litres engine oil due to no oil showing on dipstick

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Fail 17 Dec 2009 86,559 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,559 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s steering arm slight play.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,103 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 77,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 70,812 miles

n/s/ftyerlow

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
Full Toyota Avensis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AEZ 5166 is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AEZ 5166, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEZ 5166?

You can check the full history of AEZ 5166 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AEZ 5166 registered?

AEZ 5166 is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AEZ 5166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 5166 shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEZ 5166 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AEZ 5166. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.