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GIL 987

1998 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,597 mi
Last recorded37,597 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 987
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 37,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 35,551 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 35,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 34,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 33,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,829 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,263 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,657 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 31,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,266 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,858 miles

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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GIL 987 is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GIL 987, 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 GIL 987 registered?

GIL 987 is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is GIL 987 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 987 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIL 987 have outstanding finance?

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