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S129 KRO

1998 Toyota Altezza

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,035 mi
Last recorded150,035 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 KRO
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 150,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 150,015 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 150,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 146,784 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 146,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2011 141,957 miles

O/S/F wheel bind

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2010 141,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 135,664 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 122,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 110,131 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 110,131 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 109,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside 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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S129 KRO is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S129 KRO, 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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What year was S129 KRO registered?

S129 KRO is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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