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J200 JKJ

1998 Toyota Altezza

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,058 mi
Last recorded96,058 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 JKJ
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing and deteriorating

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 94,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2014 93,393 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 93,393 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 92,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 2 Feb 2013 92,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,488 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 57,099 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J200 JKJ is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 93,422 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 J200 JKJ, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J200 JKJ is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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