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S824 APN

1998 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

221,626 mi
Last recorded221,626 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Avensis109,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 APN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 221,626 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 221,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 167,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fixing bolt holding power steering pump on hanging out

Fail 13 Aug 2009 167,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fixing bolt holding power steering pump on hanging out

Pass 14 Aug 2008 121,901 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 121,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 87,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 76,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,576 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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S824 APN is a 1998 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S824 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.

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What year was S824 APN registered?

S824 APN is a 1998 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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