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S818 SWG

1998 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,470 mi
Last recorded174,470 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 SWG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2015 174,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 166,840 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 158,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 150,818 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 150,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Radiator leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2012 141,836 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 133,236 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 133,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2010 125,723 miles

Front number plate will need attention in the near future

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

Slight play in front steering arms.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 116,375 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 108,882 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 108,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 91,866 miles

advise play inner steering rack offside and nearside

Pass 19 Jan 2006 74,458 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 SWG is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SWG, 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 S818 SWG registered?

S818 SWG is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S818 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 SWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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