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S818 RVX

1998 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,422 mi
Last recorded54,422 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 RVX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,726 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,361 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 46,985 miles

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

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

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

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

damage nearside front of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2015 46,985 miles

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

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

damage nearside front of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,342 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,473 miles

boot does not open but able to do full inspection gaining access through rear seats

Fail 1 Mar 2013 31,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

boot does not open but able to do full inspection gaining access through rear seats

Pass 11 Jan 2012 27,073 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,754 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 16,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,674 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 15,843 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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S818 RVX is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S818 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

S818 RVX is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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