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S159 BNT

1998 Toyota Century

Black Petrol 4990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,762 mi
Last recorded97,762 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 BNT
MakeToyota
ModelCentury
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,762 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,258 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 94,986 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 92,253 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 92,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 90,292 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 90,288 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Toyota Century?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
2,428
Miles/Year
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3
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S159 BNT is a 1998 Toyota Century in Black with a 4,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Toyota Century fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S159 BNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was S159 BNT registered?

S159 BNT is a 1998 Toyota Century, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S159 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S159 BNT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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