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FJZ 2070

1998 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,604 mi
Last recorded113,604 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 2070
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 113,604 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 113,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 107,091 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 107,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 102,020 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 102,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 88,532 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2006 88,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FJZ 2070 is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FJZ 2070, 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

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What year was FJZ 2070 registered?

FJZ 2070 is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for FJZ 2070 shows 9 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.

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