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S143 AKS

1999 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,092 mi
Last recorded123,092 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Toyota Avensis105,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 AKS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 123,092 miles

front coil springs corroded

inner sills corroded

osf tyre inner edge bold

second hand fuel tank fitted and is corroded and slightly damp

Fail 24 Jun 2009 123,092 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)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front coil springs corroded

osf tyre inner edge bold

Pass 31 May 2008 109,452 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 109,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 105,093 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,521 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 98,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 89,342 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 89,342 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S143 AKS is a 1999 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S143 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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What year was S143 AKS registered?

S143 AKS is a 1999 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S143 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S143 AKS 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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