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S142 AKS

1999 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,617 mi
Last recorded213,617 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Toyota Avensis105,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 AKS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 213,617 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 213,610 miles

Emissions not tested not don due to excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested not don due to excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 212,078 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn low

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes in poor condition

steering rack inner joint has slight play and mounting bush slightly worn

Fail 6 Oct 2016 212,070 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn low

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes in poor condition

steering rack inner joint has slight play and mounting bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2015 206,498 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 193,088 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

front subframe mounting area slightly corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly deterioted

play in steering rack mounting bushes

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 193,084 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

nearside front wiper blade slightly deterioted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

front subframe mounting area slightly corroded

play in steering rack mounting bushes

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 181,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

front subframe mounting area slightly corroded

powersteering pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 181,358 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

front subframe mounting area slightly corroded

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 172,584 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 164,219 miles

both rear sills in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2013 151,057 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 140,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 128,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 85,961 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 82,038 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 82,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 78,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 73,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 67,614 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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S142 AKS is a 1999 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 105,572 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 S142 AKS, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S142 AKS is a 1999 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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