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S820 RLA

1998 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,339 mi
Last recorded80,339 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 RLA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,214 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,796 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside mirror slightly loose

Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,046 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 61,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres Tread Cracks But No Cords Exposed.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,462 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 57,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 52,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,726 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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S820 RLA is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S820 RLA, 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 S820 RLA registered?

S820 RLA is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S820 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 RLA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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