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S820 JJH

1998 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,257 mi
Last recorded146,257 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 JJH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 146,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

some rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,424 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 141,332 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 135,746 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 135,684 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

M/MENT O/S WHEEL/STEERING RACK.

N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH DETERIORATED.

OIL COOLER PIPES SIGNS OF DAMPNESS.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 128,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 128,429 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit advise replacement

play in offside steering rack

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 May 2011 118,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil low

play o/s steering rack

Fail 11 May 2011 118,805 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil low

play o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2010 111,226 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in offside of steering rack

slight exhaust blow

Fail 7 Jun 2010 111,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in offside of steering rack

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Jun 2009 103,452 miles

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 20 May 2008 95,366 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

offside rear tyre on 2mm

play in steering rack

road springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 88,369 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,002 miles

slight play in offside front wheel area

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 JJH is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JJH, 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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S820 JJH is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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