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V874 TAV

1999 Toyota Altezza

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,592 mi
Last recorded162,592 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Altezza111,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 TAV
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 162,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise (rattle) suspect crankshaft noise

oil leak on offside rear axle.

vehicle badged as altezza on front grille

vehicle badged as lexus is200 on boot lid

Pass 7 Jul 2014 150,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,146 miles

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

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

Toyota Altezza eq to Lexus Is200

Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 117,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 113,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2010 113,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 105,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 100,932 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 100,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 86,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,720 miles

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

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

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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V874 TAV is a 1999 Toyota Altezza in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V874 TAV, 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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V874 TAV is a 1999 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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