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Y829 EGP

2001 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,758 mi
Last recorded57,758 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Altezza86,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 EGP
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,758 miles

Both side lights appear dim.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil leak evident. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm main bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. Also inner sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm main bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. Also inner sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 57,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall perished and exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side lights appear dim.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil leak evident. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm main bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. Also inner sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tread of tyre. ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm main bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. Also inner sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,027 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 50,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,296 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 47,296 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,523 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,396 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,750 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,778 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 30,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,829 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,444 miles

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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Y829 EGP is a 2001 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 86,596 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 Y829 EGP, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y829 EGP is a 2001 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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