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J14 JBT

1998 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,837 mi
Last recorded61,837 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 JBT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 61,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 52,445 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 46,810 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,332 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,109 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,088 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,932 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,403 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,656 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,805 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,785 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 13,028 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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J14 JBT is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J14 JBT, 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 J14 JBT registered?

J14 JBT is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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