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V71 NKX

1999 Toyota Altezza

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Toyota Altezza111,160 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 NKX
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust emissions eratic

Fail 31 Oct 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,244 miles

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

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,859 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 82,022 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,076 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,820 miles

1,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V71 NKX is a 1999 Toyota Altezza in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 111,160 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 V71 NKX, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V71 NKX is a 1999 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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