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S821 KEG

1998 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

227,966 mi
Last recorded227,966 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 KEG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 227,966 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 227,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 220,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 207,341 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 207,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 193,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 193,242 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 177,777 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 177,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 166,426 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 166,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 152,794 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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S821 KEG is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S821 KEG, 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 S821 KEG registered?

S821 KEG is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S821 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S821 KEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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