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S173 OFJ

1998 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,088 mi
Last recorded67,088 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 OFJ
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,088 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,987 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,777 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 53,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 52,512 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 52,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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S173 OFJ is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S173 OFJ, 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 S173 OFJ registered?

S173 OFJ is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S173 OFJ safe to buy?

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