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S816 RLA

1998 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,877 mi
Last recorded130,877 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 RLA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2019 130,877 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2019 130,877 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached Front bumper distorted from RTA secured bumper with screws (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 130,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,789 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,902 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 116,758 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,709 miles

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

advise engine oil leak from cam cover seal

Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,552 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 83,552 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2011 68,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,237 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,278 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,061 miles

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 RLA is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLA, 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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S816 RLA is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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