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HIL 3124

1998 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,849 mi
Last recorded161,849 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 3124
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 161,849 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 152,321 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 151,455 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 149,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 146,584 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 146,584 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 142,577 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 140,246 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 137,752 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 137,752 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,873 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,578 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 131,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 127,209 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 127,203 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre cracking side walls getting close to limits .

Slight play front wheels RACK . ?

Pass 9 Aug 2010 124,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear tyres cracking .

Slight play front wheels .

Fail 9 Aug 2010 124,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear tyres cracking .

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight play front wheels .

Pass 4 Aug 2009 123,066 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 123,056 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Slight cracking front and rear tyres .

Slight play front wheels ? rack .

Pass 12 Aug 2008 120,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness around steering rack

wet test

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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HIL 3124 is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HIL 3124, 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.

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What year was HIL 3124 registered?

HIL 3124 is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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