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S817 APN

1998 Toyota Avensis

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,618 mi
Last recorded142,618 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 APN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 142,618 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 142,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 135,099 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 124,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 112,901 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 100,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,613 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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S817 APN is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S817 APN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S817 APN registered?

S817 APN is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S817 APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 APN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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