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S534 FAJ

1999 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

157,635 mi
Last recorded157,635 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Toyota Altezza111,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2020 157,635 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 156,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached ATTACHMENT BRACKET MISSING 2 BOLTS (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLY DUE TO PRODUCT ON THE LENS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached ATTACHMENT BRACKET MISSING 2 BOLTS (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLY DUE TO BULB BEING INSECURE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned BULB INSECURE (4.1.4 (a))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A FAULT

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 150,015 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2018 150,013 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

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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S534 FAJ is a 1999 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 111,160 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 S534 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 27 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S534 FAJ is a 1999 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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