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S601 YEV

1998 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,654 mi
Last recorded74,654 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 YEV
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,654 miles

catalitic converters getting very hot glowing

front lower arms inner bushes worn

front tyres worn on edges

headlight patern poor and output dim

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,278 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 64,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2011 58,960 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,951 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,951 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,667 miles

advise o/s front fog light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2007 49,667 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise o/s front fog light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,516 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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S601 YEV is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 S601 YEV, 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 S601 YEV registered?

S601 YEV is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S601 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 YEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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