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S531 FAJ

1998 Toyota Altezza

White Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,987 mi
Last recorded144,987 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 135,581 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 135,581 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S531 FAJ is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in White with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 93,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S531 FAJ, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S531 FAJ registered?

S531 FAJ is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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