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S816 TSU

1998 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,818 mi
Last recorded199,818 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 TSU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 199,818 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

temporary repair to offside mirror

Fail 14 Oct 2013 190,640 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 190,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 182,487 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 182,487 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 172,904 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise rear number plate de laminating

hi level brake light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2010 160,844 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 155,311 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 155,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 147,304 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 138,722 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2006 126,788 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 126,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 118,372 miles

advise steering rack has slight movement in rubber mounts

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 TSU is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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