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W361 VAU

2000 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,511 mi
Last recorded175,511 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Altezza108,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 VAU
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 175,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 175,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 155,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 155,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PERISHED (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 151,954 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Undaeside of vehicle corroding

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,840 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 127,236 miles

Both head lamps misting

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 117,735 miles

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2012 117,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,506 miles

o/s/f tyre on wear limit

rear discs corroded

rear pads look low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 106,506 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on wear limit

rear discs corroded

rear pads look low

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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W361 VAU is a 2000 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 108,271 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 W361 VAU, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W361 VAU registered?

W361 VAU is a 2000 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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