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S629 XAT

1998 Toyota Altezza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

262,272 mi
Last recorded262,272 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Altezza93,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 XAT
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 262,272 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 249,007 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 234,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 228,882 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 228,882 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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S629 XAT is a 1998 Toyota Altezza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S629 XAT, 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 S629 XAT registered?

S629 XAT is a 1998 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S629 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S629 XAT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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