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S789 OFJ

1999 Toyota Altezza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,681 mi
Last recorded92,681 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Altezza111,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 OFJ
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 92,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox bellhousing and exhaust fouling front crossmember

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion on rear brake disc faces

Fail 9 May 2014 92,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox bellhousing and exhaust fouling front crossmember

offside rear brake slight bind

rear tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion on rear brake disc faces

Pass 17 May 2013 75,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N /s front tyre getting worn on inner tread

Fail 17 May 2013 75,049 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N /s front tyre getting worn on inner tread

Pass 18 May 2012 63,079 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2012 63,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 58,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 58,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 12 May 2010 48,406 miles

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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S789 OFJ is a 1999 Toyota Altezza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S789 OFJ, 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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S789 OFJ is a 1999 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 21 March 1999.

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