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S816 KHY

1998 Toyota Avensis

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,043 mi
Last recorded167,043 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 KHY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 167,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear outer sill corroded not holed at time of test

steering rack has slight movement on mounting bushes

Pass 30 May 2012 161,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 159,480 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 159,473 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads not visable

Pass 20 May 2010 156,685 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads not visable

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2010 156,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads not visable

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2009 153,667 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

pads not visable

Pass 20 May 2008 151,421 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 148,627 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 148,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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S816 KHY is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 109,363 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 Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S816 KHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S816 KHY registered?

S816 KHY is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S816 KHY safe to buy?

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