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V829 SVY

2008 Toyota Altezza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

133,052 mi
Last recorded133,052 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Altezza90,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 SVY
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 133,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 20 Nov 2017 133,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,158 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 120,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 120,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre brake light out

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Left hand of dash board does not illuminate when side lights turned on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Torsion bar "D" bushes have slight play in

Under trays and side skirts fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 108,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads appear low

Nail in both front tyres

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in steering rack joints

Under-tray fitted

N/S/F front tyres worn very low on edges. Advise replacing

Fail 10 Oct 2015 108,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads appear low

Nail in both front tyres

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in steering rack joints

Under-tray fitted

N/S/F front tyres worn very low on edges. Advise replacing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,000 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 97,718 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,777 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 83,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,793 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,164 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 92,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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V829 SVY is a 2008 Toyota Altezza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 90,139 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 V829 SVY, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Altezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V829 SVY is a 2008 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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