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S820 APN

1998 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,562 mi
Last recorded99,562 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 APN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2009 99,562 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 89,554 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 89,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 75,021 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,790 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 71,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S820 APN is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S820 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 S820 APN registered?

S820 APN is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S820 APN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 APN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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