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S823 RBO

1998 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,860 mi
Last recorded163,860 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 RBO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 163,860 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 154,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 146,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 146,102 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 140,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 140,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 138,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 138,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 135,779 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 135,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 131,642 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 127,740 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 127,740 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 114,972 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 114,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 106,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 106,735 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 101,756 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 94,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 94,708 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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S823 RBO is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S823 RBO, 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

How do I check the history of S823 RBO?

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What year was S823 RBO registered?

S823 RBO is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S823 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S823 RBO shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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