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T899 PTG

2003 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,460 mi
Last recorded136,460 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Altezza77,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 PTG
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 136,460 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 136,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,259 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 132,780 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 132,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 126,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 126,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

ect pwr switch faulty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 121,351 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 121,351 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 108,476 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 99,228 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 98,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 88,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 80,646 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 80,646 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,701 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 72,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Altezza?

Based on 4,929 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
position lamp(s) not working 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 117
Registration plate lamp not working 100
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 100
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T899 PTG is a 2003 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 77,556 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 Altezza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T899 PTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Altezza typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T899 PTG registered?

T899 PTG is a 2003 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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