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S818 AUF

1998 Toyota Avensis

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 AUF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 113,175 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 113,175 miles

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

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

Engine Management Light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 104,259 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 101,515 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 98,682 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 98,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 96,360 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 92,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 83,888 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 83,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,034 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 100,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 100,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S818 AUF is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S818 AUF, 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 S818 AUF registered?

S818 AUF is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S818 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 AUF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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