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S208 UTD

2002 Toyota Altezza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,006 mi
Last recorded163,006 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Altezza100,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 UTD
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2014 163,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 163,006 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 161,491 miles

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

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 150,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 138,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 138,313 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 118,575 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 114,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 99,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,398 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 81,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Altezza?

Based on 4,929 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
position lamp(s) not working 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 117
Registration plate lamp not working 100
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 100
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S208 UTD is a 2002 Toyota Altezza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 100,696 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 Altezza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S208 UTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Altezza typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S208 UTD is a 2002 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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